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How to Say "will last" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forwill lastis duraráuse 'durará' when referring to the duration of an event, object's lifespan, or a period of time..

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durará

Verb (Future Tense)A2general
Use 'durará' when referring to the duration of an event, object's lifespan, or a period of time.

Examples

¿Cuánto tiempo durará el viaje a Madrid?

How long will the trip to Madrid last?

vivirá

verbA1general
Use 'vivirá' when talking about a person's continued existence or residence in a place.

Examples

Ella vivirá en España el próximo año.

She will live in Spain next year.

Duration vs. Existence

The most common mistake is using 'vivirá' (will live) when you mean 'durará' (will last in time). Remember, 'vivirá' is primarily for people or living beings continuing to exist, while 'durará' is for the length of time something continues.

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