How to Say "future" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “future” is “futuro” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Nadie sabe qué pasará en el futuro.
Nobody knows what will happen in the future.
Es una carrera con mucho futuro.
It's a career with a lot of future (prospects).
En el futuro, me gustaría viajar por el mundo.
In the future, I would like to travel the world.
Always Masculine
Even though 'the future' is an abstract idea, in Spanish it's a masculine noun. Always say 'el futuro' or 'un futuro'.
'futuro' vs. 'porvenir'
Mistake: “Using 'futuro' and 'porvenir' exactly the same way.”
Correction: 'Futuro' is the general word for all future time. 'Porvenir' is more poetic and often refers to a person's destiny or professional prospects. For everyday use, 'futuro' is almost always the right choice.
Other Meanings of “futuro”
“futuro” can also mean:
- Describing something that will be, e.g., 'future president'(B1)
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