The Future Tense of Merecer is used to express what you will deserve or merit in the future. For example, Mereceré un premio por mi arduo trabajo. (I will deserve a prize for my hard work.)

Merecer is a regular -er verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Merecer (to deserve) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Merecer generally means “to deserve” or “to merit”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To deserve (positive): for example, Mereceré un premio por mi arduo trabajo (I will deserve a prize for my hard work).

To deserve (negative): for example, No merecerás mi confianza si sigues mintiendo (You will not deserve my trust if you keep lying).

To be worthy of: for example, Merecerás un ascenso si mantienes ese nivel de desempeño (You will be worthy of a promotion if you maintain that level of performance).

To earn: for example, Si trabajas duro, merecerás un buen sueldo (If you work hard, you will earn a good salary).

Colloquial: To deserve (rude): for example, ¡Merecerás una patada en el trasero si sigues molestándome! (You will deserve a kick in the butt if you keep bothering me!)

Examples

Examples of Merecer in the Future Tense

Si sigues estudiando, merecerás una buena nota en el examen. (If you keep studying, you will deserve a good grade on the exam.)

Después de tanto esfuerzo, mereceremos unas vacaciones relajantes. (After so much effort, we will deserve a relaxing vacation.)

Si gana el campeonato, merecerá un gran premio. (If she wins the championship, she will deserve a great prize.)

Con su dedicación, merecerán el respeto de sus colegas. (With their dedication, they will deserve the respect of their colleagues.)

Por su buen comportamiento, los niños merecerán un regalo especial. (For their good behavior, the children will deserve a special gift.)

Si terminas tus tareas a tiempo, merecerás salir con tus amigos. (If you finish your homework on time, you will deserve to go out with your friends.)

Después de tanto trabajo duro, mereceremos un aumento de sueldo. (After so much hard work, we will deserve a raise.)

Si sigue siendo un buen ciudadano, merecerá el respeto de la comunidad. (If he continues to be a good citizen, he will deserve the respect of the community.)

Con su talento y perseverancia, merecerán el éxito que tanto desean. (With their talent and perseverance, they will deserve the success they so desire.)

Si apruebas todos tus exámenes, merecerás una fiesta de celebración. (If you pass all your exams, you will deserve a celebration party.)

Después de tantos años de servicio, mereceremos un homenaje por nuestro trabajo. (After so many years of service, we will deserve a tribute for our work.)

Si gana el premio a la mejor actriz, merecerá todo el reconocimiento. (If she wins the award for best actress, she will deserve all the recognition.)

Con su actitud positiva, merecerán el éxito en su nuevo negocio. (With their positive attitude, they will deserve success in their new business.)

Si terminas tus estudios con excelentes calificaciones, merecerás una beca universitaria. (If you finish your studies with excellent grades, you will deserve a university scholarship.)

Después de tanto esfuerzo, mereceremos un descanso bien merecido. (After so much effort, we will deserve a well-deserved break.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Merecer (to deserve) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.