Confusing Future and Preterite

To form the simple future tense in Spanish, you attach the special endings directly to the full, unchanged verb (the infinitive). For 'comprar,' you add the future ending to the whole word 'comprar,' not just the stem.

Future Tense Rule

The accent mark on the final 'é' (compraré) is essential! It shows you are using the future tense and also specifically marks the 'yo' form (I) and makes the ending sound stronger.

The Accent Mark

'Compraré' is the standard, single-word way to talk about the future. For very near future plans, like 'I am going to buy,' many speakers prefer the construction 'voy a comprar' (I go to buy).

Formal vs. Informal Future

Extremely common, used daily when discussing future plans, shopping, and transactions.

Learn the meaning of 'compraré' (I will buy), its full conjugation in the future indicative tense, and essential tips for using the verb 'comprar' correctly in Spanish.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations