desfilar Future Conjugation
desfilar — to parade
The future tense (desfilaré) indicates actions that will happen, or expresses probability.
desfilar Future Forms
When to Use the Future
Use the future tense to talk about parades that are certain to happen later, like 'Desfilaremos en el evento de bienvenida' (We will parade in the welcome event). It can also express probability, like 'Desfilarán a las diez' (They will probably parade at ten).
Notes on desfilar in the Future
Desfilar is regular in the future tense. The stem is the infinitive 'desfilar', and you add the standard future endings.
Example Sentences
Yo desfilaré en la marcha de este sábado.
I will parade in this Saturday's march.
yo
¿Tú desfiles en la inauguración?
Will you parade in the inauguration?
tú
El presidente desfilará con la guardia.
The president will parade with the guard.
él/ella/usted
Ellos desfilarán por la avenida principal.
They will parade down the main avenue.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense 'desfilo' instead of the future 'desfilaré' for a future event.
Correct: For a planned future event, use the future tense: 'Desfilaremos el próximo mes'.
Why: While Spanish sometimes uses the present for the near future, the dedicated future tense is clearer for explicit future actions.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: desfilo
The present tense (desfilo, desfilas, desfila) describes actions happening now or habitual parading.
Preterite
yo: desfilé
The preterite of desfilar is regular: desfilé, desfilaste, desfiló, desfilamos, desfilasteis, desfilaron.
Imperfect
yo: desfilaba
The imperfect of desfilar (desfilaba) describes ongoing or habitual past parades.
Conditional
yo: desfilaría
The conditional (desfilaría) is for hypothetical parades ('would parade') or polite requests.
Present Subjunctive
yo: desfile
Present subjunctive (desfile) follows expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, and uncertainty.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: desfilara
The imperfect subjunctive (desfilara/desfilase) is for past hypotheticals, wishes, or polite requests.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: desfila
Use imperative forms like 'desfila' (tú) and 'desfilen' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Negative Imperative
yo: no desfiles
Negative commands use 'no' plus the present subjunctive, like 'no desfiles' (tú) or 'no desfilen' (ustedes).