Forgetting the Stem Change

The verb 'decir' (to say/tell) is very irregular in the future tense. Instead of using the full verb, it shortens the stem to 'dir-' before adding the standard future endings. This form 'dirán' means 'they/you all will say'.

The Irregular Future Stem

In Spanish, the future tense (like 'dirán') is used for talking about events that will definitely happen, or sometimes to make guesses about the present: '¿Dónde estarán? Dirán que están en casa.' (Where could they be? They'll say they are home.)

Future Tense Function

The irregular future verbs often use the letters 'r' or 'dr' in their new stem. Think of 'decir' (dir-), 'hacer' (har-), and 'poder' (podr-) to spot this pattern.

Remembering the Irregulars

Extremely common. Used when talking about what a group of people will communicate, express, or state in the future.

'Dirán' is the third-person plural future tense of the irregular Spanish verb 'decir' (to say/tell), meaning 'they will say' or 'you all will tell'. Learn its usage and complete conjugations.

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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