The simple future tense of poner is used to talk about actions that will take place in the future. For example, Mañana pondré la mesa para la cena. (Tomorrow I will set the table for dinner.)

Poner is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. In the simple future tense, the e changes to d in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Poner (to put) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Poner generally means to put or place something, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To put or place: For example, Pondré el libro sobre la mesa. (I will put the book on the table.)

To start or begin: For example, Pondremos manos a la obra mañana. (We will start/get to work tomorrow.)

To add or include: For example, Pondré un poco de sal a la comida. (I will add a little salt to the food.)

To write or inscribe: For example, Pondré mi nombre en la solicitud. (I will write my name on the application.)

To make or cause (figurative): For example, Te pondré de mal humor si sigues molestándome. (I will put you in a bad mood if you keep bothering me.)

To set or establish (colloquial): For example, Pondré las reglas desde el principio. (I will set the rules from the beginning.)

To bet or wager (colloquial): For example, Pondré 20 pesos a que gana el equipo local. (I will bet 20 pesos that the local team wins.)

To have sex (vulgar): For example, Le pondré una buena esta noche. (I will have great sex tonight.)

Examples

Examples of Poner in the Future Tense

Mañana pondré la alarma para levantarme temprano. (Tomorrow I will set the alarm to wake up early.)

¿Pondrás la mesa para la cena? (Will you set the table for dinner?)

Ella pondrá mucho esfuerzo en su nuevo trabajo. (She will put a lot of effort into her new job.)

Pondremos nuestras ideas en práctica en el próximo proyecto. (We will put our ideas into practice in the next project.)

Los alumnos pondrán atención durante la clase. (The students will pay attention during class.)

Después de las vacaciones, pondré más empeño en aprender español. (After the holidays, I will put more effort into learning Spanish.)

¿Pondrás las maletas en el maletero del coche? (Will you put the suitcases in the car trunk?)

El equipo pondrá todo su empeño para ganar el campeonato. (The team will put all their effort into winning the championship.)

Pondremos en práctica las nuevas estrategias de marketing. (We will put the new marketing strategies into practice.)

Los manifestantes pondrán resistencia ante las nuevas leyes. (The protesters will put up resistance against the new laws.)

Después del trabajo, pondré los pies en alto para descansar. (After work, I will put my feet up to rest.)

¿Pondrás un poco de pimienta en la comida? (Will you put a little pepper on the food?)

Ella pondrá todo su corazón en el nuevo proyecto artístico. (She will pour her heart into the new artistic project.)

Pondremos nuestras diferencias a un lado para trabajar juntos. (We will put our differences aside to work together.)

Los fans pondrán toda su energía en animar a su equipo favorito. (The fans will put all their energy into cheering for their favorite team.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Poner (to put) 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.