futura
/foo-TOO-rah/
future
A sprout represents a future plant that is yet to grow.
futura(adjective)
future
?describing a feminine noun that hasn't happened yet
to-be
?as in 'mother-to-be' or 'wife-to-be'
,coming
?upcoming events
📝 In Action
Ella es mi futura esposa.
A1She is my future wife.
Estamos pensando en nuestra futura casa.
A2We are thinking about our future house.
Las futuras generaciones nos darán la razón.
B1Future generations will prove us right.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Feminine' Rule
Use 'futura' only when describing feminine nouns (words ending in -a like 'casa' or 'vida'). If the noun is masculine, you must use 'futuro'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mismatched Gender
Mistake: "Mi futura hijo."
Correction: Mi futuro hijo.
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement is key
You can put 'futura' before or after the noun. Placing it before (mi futura casa) often sounds a bit more natural and descriptive.
A woman preparing for her wedding day as a fiancée.
futura(noun)
fiancée
?the woman someone is going to marry
intended
?old-fashioned term for a future spouse
📝 In Action
Te presento a mi futura.
B1Let me introduce you to my fiancée / future wife.
💡 Grammar Points
Shortened meaning
When used as a noun, 'la futura' is actually a shortcut for 'la futura esposa' (the future wife).
⭐ Usage Tips
Knowing your audience
Using 'mi futura' on its own is a bit playful or informal. In a formal wedding invitation, use 'prometida' instead.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: futura
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'futura'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'futura' a verb?
No, 'futura' is never a verb. However, Spanish does have a 'futuro' tense for verbs to talk about what will happen.
When should I use 'futura' instead of 'futuro'?
Use 'futura' whenever the object you are describing is feminine (usually ending in -a). Use 'futuro' for masculine objects (usually ending in -o).