estaré
es-tah-REH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Mañana estaré en la oficina todo el día.
A2Tomorrow I will be at the office all day.
No te preocupes, estaré bien.
A2Don't worry, I'll be fine.
Si me necesitas, estaré esperando tu llamada.
B1If you need me, I will be waiting for your call.
💡 Grammar Points
This is the Future 'I' Form
'Estaré' is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'estar' for talking about the future. The '-é' ending is a common signal for 'I' in the future tense.
When to Use 'Estaré' (vs. 'Seré')
Use 'estaré' for things that can change, like your location or your mood. For permanent traits or your identity, you'll use 'seré'. For example: 'Estaré en la playa' (I will be at the beach), but 'Seré un buen amigo' (I will be a good friend).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'Seré' and 'Estaré'
Mistake: "Seré en tu casa a las 8."
Correction: Estaré en tu casa a las 8. Always use 'estar' (and its forms like 'estaré') to talk about where someone or something is located.
⭐ Usage Tips
Making Plans and Promises
'Estaré' is perfect for making plans or confirming your schedule. 'Estaré allí a las cinco' means 'I'll be there at five.' It's a clear and direct way to talk about your future actions.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: estaré
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I will be a doctor someday'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'estaré' and 'voy a estar'?
Both mean 'I will be' or 'I'm going to be' and are often interchangeable in conversation. 'Voy a estar' (the near future) can feel a bit more immediate or planned, while 'estaré' (the simple future) can sound a little more certain or be used for events further in the future. In everyday chat, you'll hear 'voy a estar' very frequently.
Why does 'estaré' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the final 'é' is very important! It tells you to put the stress on that last syllable, which signals that it's a future tense verb. Without it, the word 'estare' would be pronounced differently and wouldn't mean 'I will be'.