The Future Tense of Usar is used to express actions that will take place in the future, for example, Usaré mi nueva computadora para trabajar. (I will use my new computer to work.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Usar (to use) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Usar generally means “to use”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Literal meaning: To employ something for a purpose, for example, Usaré la computadora para escribir mi ensayo. (I will use the computer to write my essay.)

Wear/Put on: To wear or put on clothing or accessories, for example, Usaré mi chaqueta nueva para la fiesta. (I will wear my new jacket to the party.)

Consume: To consume or ingest something, for example, Usaré mucha sal en la comida. (I will use a lot of salt in the food.)

Utilize: To make use of something, for example, Usaremos el transporte público para ir al centro. (We will use public transportation to go downtown.)

Spend (time): To spend or utilize time, for example, Usaré todo el día para terminar este proyecto. (I will spend all day to finish this project.)

Slang: Take advantage: To take advantage of someone or something in a negative way, for example, Te usaré para conseguir lo que quiero. (I will use you to get what I want.)

Examples

Examples of Usar in the Future Tense

Mañana usaré el coche para ir al trabajo. (Tomorrow I will use the car to go to work.)

¿Usarás el diccionario para buscar esa palabra? (Will you use the dictionary to look up that word?)

Ella usará los ahorros para comprar una casa nueva. (She will use her savings to buy a new house.)

Usaremos las bicicletas para ir al parque el próximo domingo. (We will use the bikes to go to the park next Sunday.)

¿Usaréis la aplicación de mapas para encontrar el restaurante? (Will you all use the map app to find the restaurant?)

Los estudiantes usarán los nuevos libros el próximo semestre. (The students will use the new books next semester.)

Para la fiesta, usaré mi camisa favorita. (For the party, I will wear my favorite shirt.)

¿Usarás el transporte público o prefieres caminar? (Will you use public transportation or do you prefer to walk?)

Mi hermana usará su nuevo teléfono para tomar fotos en el viaje. (My sister will use her new phone to take pictures on the trip.)

Usaremos los cupones de descuento cuando vayamos de compras. (We will use the discount coupons when we go shopping.)

¿Usaréis la misma estrategia que el año pasado? (Will you all use the same strategy as last year?)

Los atletas usarán un nuevo suplemento para mejorar su rendimiento. (The athletes will use a new supplement to improve their performance.)

Para la cena, usaré los ingredientes frescos que compré hoy. (For dinner, I will use the fresh ingredients I bought today.)

¿Usarás el servicio de streaming para ver esa película? (Will you use the streaming service to watch that movie?)

Ellos usarán las herramientas nuevas para arreglar el techo. (They will use the new tools to fix the roof.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Usar (to use) 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.