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Conjugation Chart of “Merendar” (to have a snack) in the Future Tense

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Understanding the Future Tense of “Merendar”

The Future Tense of Merendar is used to talk about having an afternoon snack at some point in the future. For example, Mañana merendaré una manzana. (Tomorrow I will have an apple for an afternoon snack.)

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

How to Use Merendar in the Future Tense

Merendar generally means to have an afternoon snack or light meal, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: For example, Yo merendaré un sándwich y una fruta a las 5 pm. (I will have a sandwich and a fruit for an afternoon snack at 5 pm.)

Figurative meaning: For example, Mañana merendaremos las sobras de la cena. (Tomorrow we will have the leftovers from dinner as a snack.)

Slang meaning: For example, ¡Merendaremos a esos tipos en el parque! (We will beat up those guys in the park!) This rude usage implies physically attacking someone.

Idiomatic meaning: For example, Después del examen, merendaremos en la cafetería. (After the exam, we will hang out and relax at the cafeteria.) This idiomatic usage implies spending leisurely time somewhere after an event.

Real Life Examples of Merendar in the Future Tense

Después de la reunión, merendaremos en la cafetería. (After the meeting, we will have a snack at the cafeteria.)

Mañana por la tarde, merendarás con tus amigos en el parque. (Tomorrow afternoon, you will have a snack with your friends at the park.)

El próximo fin de semana, merendarán en un nuevo café que abrió cerca. (Next weekend, they will have a snack at a new cafe that opened nearby.)

Después de la práctica de fútbol, los niños merendarán frutas y bocadillos saludables. (After soccer practice, the kids will have a snack of fruits and healthy snacks.)

Antes de salir de viaje, merendaremos algo ligero para el camino. (Before leaving on our trip, we will have a light snack for the road.)

Cuando regreses del trabajo, merendarás y luego podrás descansar un rato. (When you get back from work, you will have a snack and then you can rest for a while.)

Si tienen hambre más tarde, merendarán algunas galletas y leche. (If they get hungry later, they will have some cookies and milk for a snack.)

Después de la película, merendaréis palomitas de maíz en el patio de comidas. (After the movie, you all will have some popcorn at the food court.)

Antes de ir a la fiesta, merendarán algo para no llegar con mucha hambre. (Before going to the party, they will have a snack so they don’t arrive too hungry.)

Cuando terminen sus tareas, merendaremos unos ricos bocadillos que preparé. (When you finish your homework, we will have some tasty snacks that I prepared.)

En el picnic del próximo domingo, merendaréis sándwiches y frutas frescas. (At next Sunday’s picnic, you all will have sandwiches and fresh fruit for a snack.)

Después del largo vuelo, merendarás algo en el aeropuerto antes de tomar el taxi. (After the long flight, you will have a snack at the airport before taking a taxi.)

Más tarde, cuando haga más calor, merendaré un helado refrescante. (Later, when it gets hotter, I will have a refreshing ice cream snack.)

En la próxima reunión familiar, merendarán los deliciosos postres que tía María preparará. (At the next family gathering, they will have the delicious desserts that Aunt Maria will prepare for a snack.)

Después de estudiar tanto, merendaréis algo nutritivo para recargar energías. (After studying so much, you all will have a nutritious snack to recharge your energy.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Merendar (to have a snack) in the Future Tense (Castilian 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.