matarán
/mah-tah-RAHN/
they will kill
This image shows a fatal outcome, visualizing the meaning "they will kill."
matarán(verb)
they will kill
?future action, 3rd person plural
,you will kill
?future action, formal plural (ustedes)
they will destroy
?figurative destruction
📝 In Action
Si el veneno es fuerte, matarán a las plagas en pocas horas.
B1If the poison is strong, they will kill the pests in a few hours.
Las leyes nuevas matarán la industria si no se cambian.
B2The new laws will kill the industry if they are not changed. (Figurative)
¿Crees que los mosquitos nos matarán si acampamos aquí?
B1Do you think the mosquitoes will kill us if we camp here? (Exaggeration/Joke)
💡 Grammar Points
The Simple Future Tense
This form, 'matarán', tells you that the action (killing) will definitely happen later. It's built by adding the ending '-án' directly to the full verb 'matar'.
Who is Doing the Action?
The '-án' ending means the action is being done by 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you, plural/formal).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Future and Preterite
Mistake: "Using 'mataron' when you mean 'matarán'."
Correction: 'Mataron' means 'they killed' (past action). 'Matarán' means 'they will kill' (future action). Pay attention to the accent mark on the 'a' in the future tense!
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Future for Probability
Sometimes the future tense expresses probability in the present. For example, '¿Quién matará al dragón?' could mean 'I wonder who is killing the dragon right now?' (Though less common with 'matarán').
The energetic figures exhausting the slumped figure illustrates the meaning "they will wear out" (to exhaust someone physically).
matarán(verb)
they will wear out
?to exhaust someone physically
,they will bore to death
?to cause extreme boredom
📝 In Action
Estas reuniones largas nos matarán, ¡son interminables!
B2These long meetings will kill us (wear us out), they are endless!
Los trámites burocráticos matarán a cualquier emprendedor.
C1The bureaucratic procedures will kill (discourage/exhaust) any entrepreneur.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
In this sense, 'matarán' doesn't mean literal death, but rather extreme negative impact, usually fatigue or frustration. Think of it as 'They will be the death of us!'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: matarán
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'matarán' correctly in the future tense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'matarán' the same as 'mataron'?
No! They look similar but are completely different. 'Matarán' (with the accent on the last syllable) means 'they WILL kill' (future). 'Mataron' (accent on the first 'a' of the ending) means 'they KILLED' (past).
How do I say 'We will kill'?
You would use 'mataremos'. The '-emos' ending is used for 'nosotros' (we) in the future tense.