abundar Future Conjugation
abundar — to be plentiful
The future tense 'abundaré', 'abundarás', etc., predicts or expresses probability of future abundance.
abundar Future Forms
When to Use the Future
Use the future tense to make predictions about something being plentiful in the future, or to express a high degree of probability about current abundance.
Notes on abundar in the Future
Abundar is regular in the future tense. The stem is the full infinitive 'abundar'.
Example Sentences
En el futuro, abundarán las energías renovables.
In the future, renewable energies will be plentiful.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Si seguimos así, abundará el éxito.
If we continue like this, success will be plentiful.
él/ella/usted
Mañana abundará la pesca, seguro.
Tomorrow, fishing will surely be plentiful.
él/ella/usted
¡Abundaremos en alegría después de este logro!
We will be plentiful in joy after this achievement!
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense for future predictions.
Correct: Use 'abundará' for future prediction, not 'abunda'.
Why: While the present can sometimes imply future, the future tense is clearer for predictions.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: abundo
The present tense 'abundo', 'abundas', 'abunda', 'abundamos', 'abundáis', 'abundan' describes current abundance or general truths.
Preterite
yo: abundé
The preterite of abundar is regular: abundé, abundaste, abundó, abundamos, abundasteis, abundaron.
Imperfect
yo: abundaba
The imperfect 'abundaba', 'abundabas', etc., describes ongoing or habitual abundance in the past.
Conditional
yo: abundaría
The conditional 'abundaría', 'abundarías', etc., expresses hypothetical abundance or polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: abunde
Use present subjunctive forms like 'abunde' or 'abunden' after expressions of doubt, desire, emotion, or uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: abundara
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'abundara' or 'abundáramos' for past hypothetical or uncertain situations.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: abunda
Use imperative forms like 'abunda' (tú) or 'abunden' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no abundes
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no abundes' (tú) or 'no abunden' (ustedes).