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Futuro Semplice is one of the compound tenses of the Italian language, used to express future actions. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use Futuro Semplice tense in Italian. | Futuro Semplice is one of the compound tenses of the Italian language, used to express future actions. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use Futuro Semplice tense in Italian. | ||
<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Do-and-Say|Do and Say]] & [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Futuro-Anteriore|Futuro Anteriore]].</span> | |||
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d) We will visit our grandparents next Saturday. | d) We will visit our grandparents next Saturday. | ||
e) They might be late for the party. | e) They might be late for the party. | ||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
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* [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | * [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | ||
* [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]] | * [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]] | ||
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* [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | * [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | ||
* [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Do-and-Say|Do and Say]] | * [[Language/Italian/Grammar/Do-and-Say|Do and Say]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:22, 27 March 2023
Futuro Semplice is one of the compound tenses of the Italian language, used to express future actions. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use Futuro Semplice tense in Italian.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Do and Say & Futuro Anteriore.
Formation
To form the Futuro Semplice tense, you need the infinitive form of the verb and add the following endings:
| Person | Ending |
|---|---|
| io | -ò |
| tu | -ai |
| egli/ella | -à |
| noi | -emo |
| voi | -ete |
| essi/esse | -anno |
Here are some examples:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Parlare | I will speak |
| Venire | You will come |
| Mangiare | He/She will eat |
| Dormire | We will sleep |
| Piacere | You all will like |
| Fare | They will do |
Usage
Futuro Semplice tense is used to express future actions, events or states. Here are some examples:
- Andrò al cinema domani (I will go to the cinema tomorrow).
- Studierai Italiano quest'estate? (Will you study Italian this summer?).
- Mario comprerà un nuovo telefono (Mario will buy a new phone).
- Faremo una festa il prossimo weekend (We will have a party next weekend).
- Andrete in vacanza quest'anno? (Are you all going on vacation this year?).
- I bambini impareranno a nuotare in piscina (The children will learn how to swim in the pool).
- Faranno una passeggiata in montagna (They will take a walk in the mountains).
Note that Futuro Semplice tense can also be used to express hypothesis or doubts about a present or past action, event or state. In this case, it is translated in English as "might", "may" or "could".
- Sara verrà domani? Non lo so, potrebbe esserci un imprevisto (Will Sara come tomorrow? I don't know, she might have an unexpected thing).
- Non mi sento bene, potrei essere malato (I don't feel well, I may be sick).
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs have an irregular form when conjugated in Futuro semplice tense. Here are some of them:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Avare | Will have |
| Dare | Will give |
| Essere | Will be |
| Fare | Will make/do |
| Potere | Will be able to |
| Piacere | Will like |
| Sapere | Will know |
| Stare | Will stay |
| Vedere | Will see |
| Venire | Will come |
Here are some examples:
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| Avrò | I will have |
| Darà | He/She will give |
| Sarà | It will be |
| Faremo | We will make/do |
| Potremmo | We will be able to |
| Piacerà | It will like |
| Saprete | You will know |
| Starò | I will stay |
| Vedrete | You all will see |
| Verranno | They will come |
Exercises
1. Conjugate the following verbs in Futuro Semplice tense: "Amare", "Vivere", "Finire", "Capire", "Sentire", "Vedere", "Scrivere", "Essere", "Avere", "Dire".
2. Translate the following sentences into Italian:
a) I will buy some bread on my way home. b) Will you come to the cinema with us? c) Maria will study Medicine at the University of Bologna. d) We will visit our grandparents next Saturday. e) They might be late for the party.
Sources
- Grammar - Verbs 2 - Online Language Courses - Cyber Italian
- The Future Tense in Italian - How to Form and Use It
- The Future Tense in Italian
Other Lessons
- Conditional Mood
- Conditional Tense
- Present Tense of Regular Verbs
- Nouns
- Prepositions
- Definite Articles in Italian
- Adjectives
- Present Tense
- Give your Opinion
- Do and Say
Videos
How to use Italian "futuro semplice" + one mistake not to make ...
Future Tense in Italian: Futuro Semplice - YouTube
FUTURE tense in Italian: how to form and use it - YouTube
Learn Italian Ep.20 - The Future Tense | Grammar Basics 3 - YouTube
Formation of the Italian Future Tense - YouTube