llegarán
“llegarán” means “they will arrive” in Spanish (future action of reaching a destination).
they will arrive
Also: you will arrive (plural, formal), they will reach
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Los invitados llegarán a las ocho en punto.
A2The guests will arrive exactly at eight o'clock.
Si no se apuran, llegarán tarde al aeropuerto.
B1If they don't hurry up, they will arrive late to the airport.
Ustedes llegarán al éxito si trabajan duro.
B2You (plural, formal) will reach success if you work hard.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: llegarán
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Which sentence correctly uses 'llegarán'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The root verb 'llegar' comes from the Vulgar Latin *plicare*, meaning 'to fold' or 'to moor' (a ship). Over time, the meaning shifted from mooring a ship at the shore to the general idea of reaching any destination.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'llegarán' different from 'llegaron'?
'Llegarán' is the future tense ('they will arrive'). 'Llegaron' is the simple past tense (preterite), meaning 'they arrived' (the action is finished).
Can 'llegarán' be used to talk about time, not just people?
Yes! We often use 'llegarán' to talk about future dates or moments. For example, 'Las vacaciones llegarán pronto' (The holidays will arrive soon).