Confusing Future and Present

The ending '-aré' always tells you that the person doing the action is 'yo' (I), and the action is happening in the future or is a firm promise.

The 'I' Future Promise

To make the future tense for regular verbs like 'cuidar' (an -ar verb), you just add the future endings (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) directly onto the full infinitive form ('cuidar').

Regular Future Form

Remember to strongly pronounce the last syllable, 'ré,' because the accent mark (tilde) makes it a stressed sound. This distinguishes it from other tenses.

Stress on the End

Extremely common. This form is essential for talking about future responsibilities and promises.

'Cuidaré' is the first-person singular future tense of 'cuidar,' meaning 'I will take care of' or 'I will look after.' Learn how to use this essential regular verb form for making promises and discussing future responsibilities.

cuidaré

Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

future

conditional

imperfect

present

preterite

subjunctive

imperfect

present

imperative

negative

affirmative

Practice Conjugations