dirás
dee-RAHS
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mañana le dirás la verdad, ¿verdad?
A2Tomorrow you will tell him the truth, right?
Cuando lo veas, ¿qué dirás?
B1When you see him, what will you say?
Si no lo estudias ahora, dirás que es muy difícil después.
B1If you don't study it now, you'll say it's very difficult later.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregular Future Stem
The verb 'decir' (to say/tell) is very irregular in the future tense. Instead of using the full verb 'decir' plus the ending, it shortens and changes its stem to 'dir-'. This form, 'dirás,' means 'you will say/tell.'
Future Tense for Probability
Sometimes the future tense is used not for future time, but to guess or wonder about the present. For example, '¿Qué dirás que cuesta?' means 'How much do you suppose it costs?'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Irregularity
Mistake: "Using the regular conjugation: 'decirás'"
Correction: Always use the irregular stem 'dir-' for the future tense: 'dirás'. This is one of the ten most common irregular future verbs!
⭐ Usage Tips
Memorize the Stem
Remember the pattern: decir -> diré/dirás/dirá. If you know the stem 'dir-', you can easily conjugate all six future forms.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: dirás
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'dirás' to talk about a future action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'dirás' spelled with an 'i' instead of an 'e' if the base word is 'decir'?
This is a classic Spanish irregularity! When conjugating 'decir' (and a few other verbs) in the future tense, the stem changes from 'dec-' to 'dir-'. This is a historical sound change that you just have to memorize, similar to how 'hacer' becomes 'har-.'
Can I use 'vas a decir' instead of 'dirás'?
Yes, absolutely! 'Vas a decir' (you are going to say) uses the near future structure and is extremely common in spoken Spanish, often more common than the single-word future form 'dirás', especially for immediate plans.