The Future Tense of Soñar is used to talk about dreams or aspirations you will have in the future. For example, Soñaré con viajar a España el próximo año. (I will dream of traveling to Spain next year.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Soñar (to dream) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Soñar generally means to dream, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To dream: This is the most common meaning, referring to the experience of dreaming while asleep. For example, Soñaré con un mundo mejor. (I will dream of a better world.)

To daydream or fantasize: It can also mean to imagine or fantasize about something while awake. For example, Soñaré con ganar la lotería. (I will daydream about winning the lottery.)

To hope or aspire: In a more figurative sense, it can mean to hope or aspire for something. For example, Soñaré con tener una familia feliz. (I will hope to have a happy family.)

To imagine or envision: It can also mean to imagine or envision something, often in a creative or ambitious way. For example, Los arquitectos soñarán con diseños innovadores. (The architects will envision innovative designs.)

To be unrealistic or impractical (colloquial): In some colloquial usage, it can imply being unrealistic or impractical in one’s dreams or aspirations. For example, ¿Soñarás con ser millonario sin trabajar? (Will you dream of being a millionaire without working?)

Examples

Examples of Soñar in the Future Tense

Después de las vacaciones, soñaré con viajar a nuevos lugares. (After the holidays, I will dream of traveling to new places.)

Mis amigos y yo soñaremos con comprar una casa en la playa cuando seamos mayores. (My friends and I will dream of buying a beach house when we’re older.)

El año que viene, los artistas soñarán con crear obras de arte más innovadoras. (Next year, artists will dream of creating more innovative works of art.)

Cuando me gradúe, soñaré con encontrar un trabajo que me apasione. (When I graduate, I will dream of finding a job I’m passionate about.)

Los jóvenes de hoy soñarán con un mundo más justo y equitativo. (Today’s youth will dream of a more just and equitable world.)

Después de ver esa película, soñarás con viajar al espacio. (After watching that movie, you will dream of traveling to space.)

Cuando tengamos hijos, soñaremos con darles una vida llena de oportunidades. (When we have children, we will dream of giving them a life full of opportunities.)

En el futuro, la gente soñará con vivir en ciudades más ecológicas. (In the future, people will dream of living in more eco-friendly cities.)

Después de terminar la universidad, soñaré con iniciar mi propio negocio. (After finishing university, I will dream of starting my own business.)

Cuando seas mayor, soñarás con viajar por todo el mundo. (When you’re older, you will dream of traveling all over the world.)

Los científicos soñarán con descubrir curas para enfermedades graves. (Scientists will dream of discovering cures for serious diseases.)

Después de jubilarnos, soñaremos con mudarnos a un lugar tranquilo. (After retiring, we will dream of moving to a quiet place.)

Cuando seas padre, soñarás con que tus hijos tengan una infancia feliz. (When you become a parent, you will dream of your children having a happy childhood.)

Los atletas soñarán con ganar medallas olímpicas. (Athletes will dream of winning Olympic medals.)

Después de trabajar duro, soñaré con tomarme unas vacaciones relajantes. (After working hard, I will dream of taking a relaxing vacation.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Soñar (to dream) 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.