How to Say "will be" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “will be” is “será” — use 'será' when referring to a future event, date, or a more permanent characteristic..
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Use 'será' when referring to a future event, date, or a more permanent characteristic.
Examples
La fiesta será el viernes.
The party will be on Friday.
estará
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Use 'estará' when indicating a future location, position, or a temporary state, feeling, or condition.
Examples
Ella estará muy contenta con la noticia.
She will be very happy with the news.
Será vs. Estará: Location vs. Event
Learners often confuse 'será' and 'estará' when talking about future events. Remember that 'será' is generally used for the timing or nature of an event, while 'estará' is for where something or someone will be located or their temporary state.
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