detendrá
deh-tehn-DRAH
/de.tenˈdɾa/
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
El conductor detendrá el autobús en la próxima esquina.
A2The driver will stop the bus at the next corner.
La policía detendrá al sospechoso mañana.
B1The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
Nada detendrá nuestro progreso.
B1Nothing will stop our progress.
💡 Grammar Points
The Irregular Future Stem
To talk about the future, 'detener' changes its base from 'deten-' to 'detendr-'. You add the 'd' to make it easier to pronounce!
Who is doing the action?
The ending '-á' tells us that 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'you (formal)' is the one who will be doing the stopping.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: “detendra”
Correction: detendrá
The 'D' is Mandatory
Mistake: “detenerá”
Correction: detendrá
⭐ Usage Tips
Predicting the Future
Use 'detendrá' when you are certain or predicting that something will come to a halt, like a train or a project.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: detendrá
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'La máquina se detendrá', what are you saying?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'detendrá' the same as 'parará'?
Yes, both mean 'will stop', but 'detendrá' sounds slightly more formal and is the preferred word when talking about the police making an arrest.
Does 'detendrá' always need an accent?
Yes! The accent on the 'á' is what makes it the future tense. Without it, the word wouldn't be a standard Spanish word.