sabrá
sah-BRAH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella sabrá la verdad pronto.
A2She will know the truth soon.
Usted sabrá qué hacer cuando sea el momento.
B1You (formal) will know what to do when the time comes.
¿Quién sabrá la clave? Pregúntale a él.
A2Who will know the code? Ask him.
💡 Grammar Points
Irregular Future Stem
The verb 'saber' changes its stem in the future tense from 'sabe-' to 'sabr-'. You add the future endings (-á, -ás, -é, etc.) to this new stem.
Future Tense for Speculation
In Spanish, the future tense can also be used to guess or speculate about what is happening right now: '¿Qué hora sabrá ser?' (I wonder what time it is?)
❌ Common Pitfalls
Saber vs. Conocer
Mistake: "Using 'conocerá' for facts or skills ('Ella conocerá la capital')."
Correction: Use 'sabrá' for facts and information ('Ella sabrá la capital'). 'Conocerá' is for future familiarity with people, places, or things.
⭐ Usage Tips
Remembering the Irregularity
Just remember the 'r' gets added early: 'saber' becomes 'sabr-' in the future. This pattern is shared by several important irregular verbs.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sabrá
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'sabrá' to talk about a future fact?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'sabrá' have an 'r' in it, but the base verb 'saber' doesn't?
This is simply how the future tense is formed in Spanish for certain verbs! 'Saber' is considered irregular because it adds an 'r' (sabr-) before attaching the future endings. This pattern helps the word flow better when spoken quickly.
Is 'sabrá' used only for future time?
Not always! While its main job is talking about the future ('He will know'), it's very commonly used to express doubt or speculation about the present ('I wonder who knows'). This is a key feature of the Spanish future tense.