The Future Tense of Ponerse is used to talk about putting something on or getting into a state in the future. For example, Me pondré el abrigo antes de salir. (I will put on the coat before going out.)

Ponerse is an e to d stem-changing verb, meaning the e changes to d in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Ponerse (to put on) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Ponerse generally means to put on or to become, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To put on (clothing): For example, Me pondré un abrigo cuando salga. (I will put on a coat when I go out.)

To become (a state or condition): For example, El cielo se pondrá nublado esta tarde. (The sky will become cloudy this afternoon.)

To start (doing something): For example, Nos pondremos a trabajar en cuanto llegue el jefe. (We will start working as soon as the boss arrives.)

To get (a certain way, often negative): For example, Te pondrás insoportable si no comes algo. (You will get unbearable if you don’t eat something.)

To place oneself (in a location): For example, Me pondré detrás de ti para ver mejor. (I will place myself behind you to see better.)

To begin (an activity, often suddenly): For example, De repente se pondrá a llover. (It will suddenly start raining.)

To get (somewhere, often with effort): For example, Nos pondremos en camino al amanecer. (We will get on our way at dawn.)

Colloquial/Slang (rude): For example, ¡Te pondrás las pilas o te despediré! (You will get your act together or I’ll fire you!)

Examples

Examples of Ponerse in the Future Tense

Mañana me pondré a estudiar para el examen final. (Tomorrow I will start studying for the final exam.)

¿Te pondrás el vestido rojo para la fiesta? (Will you wear the red dress to the party?)

El equipo se pondrá en marcha la próxima semana. (The team will get started next week.)

Después de las vacaciones, nos pondremos a trabajar en el nuevo proyecto. (After the holidays, we will start working on the new project.)

¿Os pondréis los zapatos cómodos para caminar por la ciudad? (Will you put on comfortable shoes to walk around the city?)

Los manifestantes se pondrán en marcha a las 10 am. (The protesters will start marching at 10 am.)

Cuando llegue el verano, me pondré en forma haciendo ejercicio. (When summer arrives, I will get in shape by exercising.)

¿Te pondrás el sombrero para protegerte del sol? (Will you put on the hat to protect yourself from the sun?)

La empresa se pondrá las pilas para cumplir con los plazos. (The company will get its act together to meet the deadlines.)

Después del parto, nos pondremos al día con las tareas del hogar. (After giving birth, we will catch up on household chores.)

¿Os pondréis los guantes para trabajar en el jardín? (Will you put on gloves to work in the garden?)

Los atletas se pondrán en forma para las próximas olimpiadas. (The athletes will get in shape for the next Olympics.)

Cuando me gradúe, me pondré a buscar trabajo. (When I graduate, I will start looking for a job.)

¿Te pondrás el delantal para cocinar la cena? (Will you put on an apron to cook dinner?)

La banda se pondrá a ensayar para el concierto de mañana. (The band will start rehearsing for tomorrow’s concert.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Ponerse (to put on) in the Future Tense 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.