Future Tense Irregular Verbs in Portuguese

In Portuguese, the future tense expresses actions that will happen in the future or expresses uncertainty and probability. While the majority of verbs in the future tense follow a regular conjugation pattern, there are a number of irregular verbs that have unique conjugations. In this guide, we will focus on understanding how to conjugate and use irregular verbs in the future tense.

Conjugating Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense

To conjugate irregular verbs in the future tense, you need to be familiar with their specific conjugation patterns. Here are some common irregular verbs and their future tense conjugations:

1. Ser (to be):

   • Eu serei
   • Tu serás
   • Ele/Ela/Você será
   • Nós seremos
   • Vós sereis
   • Eles/Elas/Vocês serão

2. Ter (to have):

   • Eu terei
   • Tu terás
   • Ele/Ela/Você terá
   • Nós teremos
   • Vós tereis
   • Eles/Elas/Vocês terão

3. Vir (to come):

   • Eu virei
   • Tu virás
   • Ele/Ela/Você virá
   • Nós viremos
   • Vós vireis
   • Eles/Elas/Vocês virão

4. Fazer (to do/make):

   • Eu farei
   • Tu farás
   • Ele/Ela/Você fará
   • Nós faremos
   • Vós fareis
   • Eles/Elas/Vocês farão

5. Dizer (to say/tell):

   • Eu direi
   • Tu dirás
   • Ele/Ela/Você dirá
   • Nós diremos
   • Vós direis
   • Eles/Elas/Vocês dirão

It's important to note that these are just a few examples of irregular verbs in the future tense. There are more irregular verbs with their respective conjugations.

Using the Future Tense with Irregular Verbs

Once you have learned the conjugation patterns, you can use irregular verbs in the future tense to express various situations, such as making predictions, expressing uncertainty, or talking about future plans and intentions.

Making Predictions

Example:

• "Amanhã o tempo será bom." (Tomorrow the weather will be good.)

Expressing Uncertainty

Example:

• "Eles virão à festa, se não tiverem outros planos." (They will come to the party, if they don't have other plans.)

Talking about Future Plans and Intentions

Example:

• "Eu farei uma viagem para o Brasil no próximo mês." (I will take a trip to Brazil next month.)

Remember that context and the specific verb being used will determine the exact meaning and usage of the future tense.

Conclusion

Understanding how to conjugate and use future tense irregular verbs is essential for expressing future actions and uncertainties in Portuguese. By familiarizing yourself with the conjugation patterns and practicing using these verbs in different situations, you will become more fluent in discussing future events and expressing your intentions. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to enhance your grasp of the Portuguese language.