pagarás
pah-gah-RAHS
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Pagarás la cuenta con tu tarjeta de crédito.
A2You will pay the bill with your credit card.
Si rompes el vidrio, lo pagarás tú.
B1If you break the glass, you will be the one to pay for it.
Algún día pagarás por tus mentiras.
B1Someday you will pay for your lies.
💡 Grammar Points
The Importance of the Accent
The accent mark on the 'á' is what tells us this is the future tense. Without it (pagaras), the word changes to a form used for 'if' situations or wishes.
Future Tense Formula
To talk about the future, you simply take the whole base word (pagar) and add 'ás' at the end for 'you'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent Mark
Mistake: "Tu pagaras la cena."
Correction: Tú pagarás la cena. Without the accent, it sounds like you are saying 'If you paid' rather than 'You will pay'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using it for Warnings
In Spanish, using 'pagarás' can sound quite forceful or like a warning, similar to saying 'You'll see' or 'You'll regret it'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pagarás
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence means 'You will pay for the coffee'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'pagarás' for both money and consequences?
Yes! Just like in English, you can use it for 'paying a bill' or 'paying for your mistakes'.
Is 'pagarás' formal or informal?
It is used for 'tú', so it is generally informal. If you want to be formal (usted), you should say 'pagará'.