seré
seh-REH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking About the 'Future You'
'Seré' is how you say 'I will be'. It comes from the verb 'ser', which is used for things that are part of who you are, like your job, personality, or relationships. Use 'seré' to talk about what you will become or what qualities you will have.
A Simple Pattern for the Future
A cool thing about this future form is that it's often made by taking the whole verb ('ser') and adding an ending. For 'yo' (I), that ending is '-é'. So, ser + é = seré!
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Big Mix-Up: 'Seré' vs. 'Estaré'
Mistake: "Seré en la playa mañana."
Correction: Estaré en la playa mañana. Remember to use 'seré' for WHAT you will be (your identity, profession, characteristics), but use 'estaré' for WHERE you will be or HOW you will feel.
⭐ Usage Tips
Making Promises and Resolutions
'Seré' is perfect for making promises or stating new goals. For example, 'A partir de hoy, seré más paciente' (Starting today, I will be more patient) or 'Te prometo que seré un buen amigo' (I promise you that I will be a good friend).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: seré
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'seré'?
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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.