tendrás
/ten-DRAS/
you will have
The primary meaning of tendrás is 'you will have' (possession). The key symbolizes something the character will possess in the future.
tendrás(Verb)
you will have
?possession, characteristics
you will be
?for age or feelings like 'you will be hungry'
📝 In Action
Mañana tendrás la respuesta que buscas.
A2Tomorrow you will have the answer you're looking for.
En tu próximo cumpleaños, tendrás 30 años.
A2On your next birthday, you will be 30 years old.
Si no comes ahora, más tarde tendrás hambre.
B1If you don't eat now, you will be hungry later.
Con este nuevo trabajo, tendrás más responsabilidades.
B1With this new job, you will have more responsibilities.
💡 Grammar Points
Talking About the Future
'Tendrás' is how you say 'you will have' when talking to one person you know well (like a friend). It's a future form of the verb 'tener'. Unlike English, Spanish often uses a single word for this.
An Irregular Future Verb
The verb 'tener' is a bit of a rule-breaker in the future tense. Instead of starting with its full name ('tener-'), it changes its stem to 'tendr-'. That's why it's 'tendrás', not 'tenerás'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'to be' for age or feelings
Mistake: "Mañana serás 21 años."
Correction: Mañana tendrás 21 años. Remember, Spanish uses 'tener' (to have) for age, hunger, thirst, and other physical states, not 'ser' or 'estar' (to be).
⭐ Usage Tips
Making Predictions or Promises
Use 'tendrás' not just for facts, but also to make predictions or promises to someone. For example, 'No te preocupes, tendrás todo lo que necesitas' (Don't worry, you will have everything you need).
In the structure tendrás que, it means 'you will have to' (obligation). The steep mountain path represents a difficult but necessary action the character must undertake.
📝 In Action
Para el examen, tendrás que estudiar mucho.
A2For the exam, you will have to study a lot.
Si quieres llegar a tiempo, tendrás que salir ahora mismo.
B1If you want to arrive on time, you will have to leave right now.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Have To' Formula
When you see 'tendrás que' followed by a basic verb (like 'estudiar'), it creates the meaning 'you will have to do something'. It's a simple and powerful formula: [form of tener] + que + [basic verb].
⭐ Usage Tips
'Tener que' vs. 'Deber'
'Tendrás que' implies a strong necessity or external obligation, like a rule or a deadline. 'Deberás' is often softer, more like 'you should' or 'you ought to', suggesting advice or moral duty.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tendrás
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'tendrás' to talk about age?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'tendrás' and 'tendrías'?
'Tendrás' is for the future ('you **will** have'), stating something that is expected to happen. 'Tendrías' is conditional ('you **would** have'), used for hypothetical situations, possibilities, or polite suggestions.
Is 'tendrás' formal or informal?
'Tendrás' is the informal 'you' (tú form), used with friends, family, and people your age. For a formal situation, you would use 'tendrá', which is for 'usted' (the formal 'you').