retomar Future Conjugation
retomar — to resume
The future tense 'retomaré' indicates actions that will happen.
retomar Future Forms
When to Use the Future
Use the future tense to talk about actions that will definitely happen or are expected to happen. It can also express probability or conjecture about the present. For 'retomar', it's like saying 'I will resume' or 'He will resume'. Example: 'Retomaremos el proyecto la semana que viene' (We will resume the project next week).
Notes on retomar in the Future
Retomar is regular in the future tense. The stem is the infinitive 'retomar'.
Example Sentences
Yo retomaré mis clases en otoño.
I will resume my classes in autumn.
yo
¿Retomarás el contacto con él?
Will you resume contact with him?
tú
Ella retomará su entrenamiento mañana.
She will resume her training tomorrow.
él/ella/usted
Ellos retomarán las negociaciones pronto.
They will resume negotiations soon.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present tense instead of future for a definite future action (e.g., 'Retomo mañana').
Correct: Use the future: 'Retomaré mañana'.
Why: While the present can sometimes imply future, the future tense provides more certainty and clarity.
Mistake: Confusing future stem with present stem.
Correct: The future stem for regular -ar verbs is the full infinitive: 'retomar-'.
Why: Unlike some irregular verbs, 'retomar' uses its full infinitive as the stem for the future tense.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: retomo
The present tense 'retomo' describes habitual actions or things happening now.
Preterite
yo: retomé
The preterite of 'retomar' is regular: retomé, retomaste, retomó, retomamos, retomasteis, retomaron.
Imperfect
yo: retomaba
The imperfect 'retomaba' describes past habits or ongoing actions of resuming.
Conditional
yo: retomaría
The conditional 'retomaría' expresses hypothetical actions ('would resume').
Present Subjunctive
yo: retome
The present subjunctive 'retome' is used for wishes, doubts, and emotions about resuming something.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: retomara
The imperfect subjunctive 'retomara' or 'retomase' is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: retoma
Use imperative forms like 'retoma' (tú) and 'retome' (usted) for direct commands with 'retomar'.
Negative Imperative
yo: no retomes
Negative commands with 'retomar' use the present subjunctive, like 'no retomes' (tú) and 'no retome' (usted).