serán
“serán” means “they will be” in Spanish (future identity or quality).
they will be, you (plural, formal) will beAlso: it will take place
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Las tiendas serán abiertas a las nueve de la mañana.
A2The stores will be open at nine in the morning.
Ellos serán abogados después de graduarse de la universidad.
A2They will be lawyers after graduating from university.
Las celebraciones serán en el centro de la ciudad.
B1The celebrations will be in the city center (or: The celebrations will take place...).
Word Connections
Indicative
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: serán
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'serán' to describe the physical location of people?
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📚 Etymology
The verb *ser* is highly irregular because it merged parts of two different Latin verbs: *esse* (to be) and *sedere* (to sit). The forms *seré*, *serás*, and *serán* come from the Latin structure *essere* plus the personal endings.
First recorded: 10th century (in its Old Spanish form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'serán' and 'estarán'?
Both mean 'they will be' or 'you (plural) will be.' The difference follows the rules of *Ser* vs. *Estar*. Use 'serán' for permanent things like identity, origin, time, or descriptions. Use 'estarán' for temporary feelings, physical locations of people/objects, or current physical condition.
Is 'serán' ever used to mean 'it will happen'?
Yes, 'serán' (or 'será' for singular events) is commonly used to discuss when or where an event is scheduled to take place, such as 'La reunión será a las tres' (The meeting will be at three).