dirán
dee-RAHN
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
No sé qué dirán mis padres cuando vean mi nota.
A2I don't know what my parents will say when they see my grade.
Los periódicos dirán la verdad sobre el accidente mañana.
B1The newspapers will tell the truth about the accident tomorrow.
Si llegamos tarde, ¿qué dirán los jefes?
A2If we arrive late, what will the bosses say?
💡 Grammar Points
The Irregular Future Stem
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'.
Future Tense Function
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.)
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Using 'decirán' instead of 'dirán'."
Correction: The correct form is 'dirán'. Remember that 'decir' drops the 'ce' and replaces it with an 'r' in the future tense: decir → diré, dirás, dirá, diremos, diréis, dirán.
⭐ Usage Tips
Remembering the Irregulars
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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dirán
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'dirán'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'dirán' considered irregular?
It's irregular because it doesn't follow the standard rule of adding future endings directly to the full verb 'decir'. Instead of 'decirán', the stem changes to 'dir-' before the ending is added, making it 'dirán'.
Does 'dirán' always refer to 'they'?
No. While it most often means 'they will say' (ellos/ellas), it can also mean 'you all will say' (ustedes), especially when addressing a group formally.