seré
“seré” means “I will be” in Spanish (Describing future states, characteristics, or identity.).
I will be
Also: I shall be
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De grande, seré astronauta.
A2When I grow up, I will be an astronaut.
Mañana seré una persona más organizada, lo prometo.
A2Tomorrow I will be a more organized person, I promise.
No te preocupes, seré puntual.
B1Don't worry, I will be on time.
Aunque el camino sea difícil, seré fuerte.
B1Even if the path is difficult, I will be strong.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: seré
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'seré'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'sedēre', which meant 'to sit' or 'to stay'. In a fascinating twist of language history, it merged with parts of another Latin verb, 'esse' (which also meant 'to be'), to form the modern Spanish verb 'ser'. 'Seré' itself comes from the 'esse' side of the family.
First recorded: Evolved from Vulgar Latin into Old Spanish around the 10th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I say 'seré feliz'? Isn't being happy a characteristic?
That's a fantastic question that gets to the heart of Spanish! While happiness can feel like a part of you, Spanish treats emotions and feelings as temporary states that can change. So, you would say 'estaré feliz' (I will be happy). Use 'seré' for more permanent qualities, like 'seré una persona optimista' (I will be an optimistic person).
Is 'seré' used a lot in daily conversation?
Yes, but there's also a popular, more informal way to talk about the near future: 'voy a ser' (I am going to be). For example, 'Voy a ser honesto' is very common. 'Seré honesto' is also perfectly correct and can sound a bit more decisive or formal.