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serán

seh-RAHN

Verb (Conjugated Form)A2irregular (from the verb 'ser') er
they will be?future identity or quality,you (plural, formal) will be?future identity or quality
Also:it will take place?referring to future events (e.g., parties, meetings)

Quick Reference

infinitiveser
gerundsiendo
past Participlesido

📝 In Action

Las tiendas serán abiertas a las nueve de la mañana.

A2

The stores will be open at nine in the morning.

Ellos serán abogados después de graduarse de la universidad.

A2

They will be lawyers after graduating from university.

Las celebraciones serán en el centro de la ciudad.

B1

The celebrations will be in the city center (or: The celebrations will take place...).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • existirán (they will exist)
  • tendrán lugar (they will take place)

Common Collocations

  • serán importantes – they will be important
  • serán de aquí – they will be from here

💡 Grammar Points

Future Tense Basics

The future tense in Spanish often works just like adding 'will' in English. The form 'serán' is used for actions involving two or more people or things that happen later.

Ser vs. Estar in the Future

Just like in the present, serán (from ser) is used for permanent qualities, identity, time, or location of events. Use estarán (from estar) for temporary states or physical locations of people/objects.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up the base verb

Mistake: "Using 'estarán' when discussing identity or origin: 'Ellos estarán doctores.'"

Correction: Use 'serán' for professions: 'Ellos serán doctores.' (They will be doctors). *Ser* handles 'who' or 'what' something is permanently.

⭐ Usage Tips

Easy Irregularity

Unlike most irregular verbs, the future tense of 'ser' (and most other verbs) is easy! You just add the ending (-é, -ás, -á, etc.) directly onto the infinitive 'ser'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: serán

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'serán' to describe the physical location of people?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ser(to be) - Infinitive Verb
somos(we are) - Verb Conjugation
será(he/she/it will be) - Verb Conjugation

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).