The futuro simple or simple future tense of usar is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future, for example, Mañana usaré mi computadora para hacer la tarea. (Tomorrow I will use my computer to do my homework.)
Usar is a regular -ar verb, so its simple future tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Usar (to use) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | usaré |
| Tú | usarás |
| Él / Ella / Usted | usará |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | usaremos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | usarán |
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Usage of Usar in the Future Tense
Usar generally means “to use”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To utilize or employ something: For example, Usaré la computadora para hacer mi tarea. (I will use the computer to do my homework.)
To wear or put on clothing: For example, Usaré mi chaqueta nueva para la fiesta. (I will wear my new jacket to the party.)
To consume or ingest something: For example, Usaré mucha sal en la comida. (I will use a lot of salt in the food.)
To take advantage of something: For example, Usaré la oportunidad para viajar. (I will take advantage of the opportunity to travel.)
To exploit or mistreat someone (colloquial/rude): 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 mapa para encontrar la dirección? (Will you use the map to find the address?)
Ella usará los audífonos para escuchar música. (She will use the headphones to listen to music.)
Usaremos la aplicación para pedir un taxi. (We will use the app to request a taxi.)
Los estudiantes usarán las computadoras para hacer la tarea. (The students will use the computers to do their homework.)
En la fiesta, usaré mi mejor ropa. (At the party, I will wear my best clothes.)
¿Usarás el descuento para comprar los boletos? (Will you use the discount to buy the tickets?)
Ella usará su tiempo libre para viajar. (She will use her free time to travel.)
Usaremos las herramientas nuevas para arreglar el coche. (We will use the new tools to fix the car.)
Los niños usarán los juguetes para jugar en el parque. (The kids will use the toys to play at the park.)
Para la cena, usaré ingredientes frescos. (For dinner, I will use fresh ingredients.)
¿Usarás el traductor para entender el menú? (Will you use the translator to understand the menu?)
Ella usará su experiencia para conseguir un mejor trabajo. (She will use her experience to get a better job.)
Usaremos el GPS para no perdernos en la ciudad. (We will use the GPS to not get lost in the city.)
Los turistas usarán las cámaras para tomar fotos. (The tourists will use cameras to take pictures.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Usar (to use) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo usaré | I will use |
| Tú usarás | You will use |
| Él / Ella / Usted usará | He / She / You will use |
| Nosotros / Nosotras usaremos | We will use |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes usarán | They / You all will use |
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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.