esperaré
ehs-peh-rah-RAY
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Esperaré tu llamada toda la tarde.
A2I will wait for your call all afternoon.
No te preocupes, esperaré hasta que termines el trabajo.
A2Don't worry, I will wait until you finish the work.
Esperaré que el tiempo mejore para salir mañana.
B1I will hope that the weather improves to go out tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the Simple Future
This form ('esperaré') expresses an action that will definitely happen in the future, or a strong intention. It's often used for predictions or promises: 'Te esperaré' (I promise I will wait for you).
Future Tense Formation
For regular verbs like 'esperar', you take the entire infinitive form and add the ending 'é' for the 'yo' form. It’s the easiest tense to conjugate!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Future and Immediate Future
Mistake: "Using 'Voy a esperar' when the simple future 'esperaré' is more appropriate for a definite plan or promise."
Correction: While 'Voy a esperar' (I am going to wait) is correct for immediate plans, 'esperaré' sounds more formal, decisive, and is better for long-term commitments.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Accent Mark is Key
Notice the accent mark on the 'é'. This is essential! Without it ('esperare'), it would be the subjunctive form for 'él/ella/usted', which means 'that he/she waits'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: esperaré
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Mañana esperaré la carta del banco'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'esperaré' mean 'I will wait' or 'I will hope'?
It can mean both! In Spanish, the verb 'esperar' covers both concepts. Usually, if you are waiting for a person or a physical object, it means 'wait.' If you are waiting for a positive outcome ('Esperaré que ganes'), it means 'hope.'
Why does 'esperaré' have an accent mark?
The accent mark indicates where the stress falls in the word. In the future tense, the stress always falls on the very last syllable (the 'é'), which gives the word its distinct sound and separates it from other verb forms.