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estaremos

/es-tah-REH-mos/

we will be

Two cartoon hikers standing together triumphantly on a sunny mountain peak, overlooking a vast valley, symbolizing a future location.

When discussing where 'we will be' located in the future, we use estaremos.

estaremos(Verb (Conjugated Form))

A1Irregular (base verb) ar

we will be

?

future location

,

we are going to be

?

future location

Also:

we'll be

?

shortened, informal

📝 In Action

El próximo mes, estaremos en Madrid de vacaciones.

A1

Next month, we will be in Madrid on vacation.

Lleguen temprano. Estaremos esperando afuera del cine.

A2

Arrive early. We will be waiting outside the movie theater.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ubicarse (to be located)
  • quedarse (to stay)

Common Collocations

  • Estaremos aquí – We will be here
  • Estaremos listos – We will be ready

💡 Grammar Points

Identifying the Speaker

"Estaremos" always means 'we' (nosotros/as) will perform the action. It's the future tense of 'estar'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing SER and ESTAR

Mistake: "Using 'seremos' (future of ser) when talking about location: 'Seremos en la oficina.'"

Correction: Use ESTAR for location, even in the future: 'Estaremos en la oficina.' ('Seremos' is used for permanent future traits, like 'We will be doctors.')

⭐ Usage Tips

Predicting Location

Use 'estaremos' when you are predicting where you, as a group, might be later: '¿Dónde estaremos a esta hora mañana?' (Where will we be at this time tomorrow?)

A group of three cartoon children jumping excitedly and cheering with wide smiles and raised hands, depicting a future state of happiness.

To describe a future feeling or condition ('we will be happy' or 'we will be tired'), we also use estaremos.

estaremos(Verb (Conjugated Form))

A2Irregular (base verb) ar

we will be (feeling/condition)

?

describing a future state

,

we'll be (ready, tired, happy)

?

shortened, descriptive

Also:

we'll find ourselves

?

literary/formal condition

📝 In Action

Si no dormimos, mañana estaremos exhaustos.

A2

If we don't sleep, tomorrow we will be exhausted.

Cuando terminemos este proyecto, estaremos muy orgullosos.

B1

When we finish this project, we will be very proud.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sentirse (to feel)
  • encontrarse (to find oneself)

Common Collocations

  • Estaremos bien – We will be fine
  • Estaremos contentos – We will be happy

Idioms & Expressions

  • Estaremos en las mismas – We'll be in the same boat (or situation)

💡 Grammar Points

Use with Continuous Actions

You use 'estaremos' followed by a verb ending in -ando or -iendo to talk about an action that will be ongoing in the future: 'Estaremos trabajando.' (We will be working.)

❌ Common Pitfalls

Adjectives must match

Mistake: "If 'we' are a group of women, don't say 'Estaremos cansados' (tired, masculine plural)."

Correction: Make the adjective match the subject: 'Nosotras estaremos cansadas' (tired, feminine plural).

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Certainty vs. Probability

While 'estaremos' usually means certainty, in Spanish, the future tense can sometimes express probability about the present: '¿Dónde están? Estarán en casa.' (Where are they? They are probably at home.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: estaremos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'estaremos' to discuss location?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

estar(to be (temporary)) - verb
estado(state / condition) - noun
estuvimos(we were (past tense)) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'estaremos' different from 'seremos'?

'Estaremos' (from ESTAR) means 'we will be' in terms of location, feelings, temporary states, or health. 'Seremos' (from SER) means 'we will be' in terms of permanent identity, nationality, profession, or inherent qualities.

Can I use 'estaremos' to talk about things happening right now?

No. 'Estaremos' is strictly for the future. To talk about what 'we are doing right now,' you need the present tense: 'Estamos' (We are).