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"Futuro" is an adjective which is often translated as "future", and "condicional" is an adjective which is often translated as "conditional". Learn more about the difference between "futuro" and "condicional" below.
futuro(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. future
Discutiremos los detalles del acuerdo en una fecha futura.We'll discuss the details of the contract at some future date.
b. to-be (bride, husband, father, etc.)
Manuela es mi futura esposa.Manuela is my bride-to-be.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. future
En el futuro, espero que se encuentre una solución eficaz al problema de la contaminación en la ciudad.In the future, I hope they find an effective solution to the problem of pollution in the city.
a. prospects
El nuevo empleo de mi hijo no está muy bien pagado, pero tiene mucho futuro para progresar.My son's new job doesn't pay very well, but it has good prospects for advancement.
a. future
El futuro se expresa en español con una flexión verbal o usando "ir" como auxiliar.The future is expressed in Spanish with a verb inflection or by using "ir" as an auxiliary.
b. future tense
Estamos aprendiendo a construir el futuro en clase de inglés.We're learning how to form the future tense in English class.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(fiancé)
a. future husband (masculine)
¿Ya conoces al futuro de Sandra?Have you met Sandra's future husband yet?
b. future wife (feminine)
¿No me presentas a tu futura?Aren't you going to introduce me to your future wife?
los futuros
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. futures
A pesar de la turbulencia a corto plazo, los futuros siguen estables.Despite short term turbulence, futures remain stable.
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condicional(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. conditional
Le levantaron el castigo de forma condicional para que pudiera ir a la fiesta de despedida de su hermana.Her punishment was lifted in a conditional way to allow her to go to her sister's farewell party.
a. conditional
También puedes usar el modo condicional en español para formular peticiones formales.You can also use the conditional mood in Spanish for polite requests.
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