Learn contestar conjugation in Futuro step by step with detailed explanations

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contestar means: to answer, to answer back, to confirm, to reply, to state

In this lesson we will learn how to conjugate the verb contestar in the Futuro tense of the Indicativo mood. It means we will see step by step how to get the following conjugation:

yo	contestaré	I will answer
tú	contestarás	you will answer
él/ella/usted	contestará	he/she/it will answer
nosotros/nosotras	contestaremos	we will answer
vosotros/vosotras	contestaréis	you will answer
ellos/ellas/ustedes	contestarán	they will answer

This lesson is specifically about the contestar conjugation. For a general overview of all the Simple Tenses conjugation see the Simple Tenses Conjugation Chart.

We also have a Video Presentation on how to conjugate verbs in Futuro. It’s embedded on the right, but using the above link you can find more detailed information on conjugation in this tense and explanation of special cases and exceptions.

How to translate Futuro to English

Notice that the phrases in English in the third column of the above conjugation table are not direct translations from Spanish to English. They are usually the closest general equivalents. The example differences are:

In Spanish, there is the form usted in the third person singular. But this person does not translate to the English third person singular. It translates to the so called formal you and uses the inflected form which is most often represented as he/she/it in English conjugation charts.
Similar situation happens in the third person plural, where ustedes translates to the English plural formal you but uses the form which corresponds to the they form in English.
Tenses are used differently in Spanish and English, so the actual translation should always take into account the context and focus on translating the meaning, not just words.
In both languages each verb may have multiple meanings and not every meaning translates directly to the other language. Here also, the context and focusing on the particular meaning helps to create the most accurate translation.

Note the timeline

The ability to properly locate the intended position on the timeline is a crucial skill for the right use of tenses. So pay attention to the timeline in our lessons and visualize it while listening, speaking, reading or writing. After some practice you’ll be able to select the right tense to use much easier. timeline futuro how to conjugate spanish verbs

timeline futuro how to conjugate spanish verbs

Step by step instructions

Futuro belongs to the simple tenses group, which means that all of the inflected forms are one word long. There are also compound (compuesto) tenses in the Spanish language, where each conjugated form consists of two words.

The verb contestar has regular conjugation in the Futuro tense of the Indicativo mood. It means that this verb simply follows the general rules for its conjugation group (-ar) without exceptions.

The basis for this conjugation is the infinitive of this verb, so it’s really simple to create, and only a few exceptions exist.

Use the infinitive contestar in each person.

Next, add to the infinitive the endings specific to each person.

endings futuro how to conjugate spanish verbs

In this tense we use the exact same endings in each of the three conjugation groups -ar, -er, -ir. Check out the image showing all the endings. Note the colors and shapes of the letters. It will help you find patterns and make it easier to remember these endings.

Add the regular ending -é for the first person singular to create contestaré:

yo contestaré

And add the regular ending -ás for the second person singular to create contestarás:

tú contestarás

And again add the regular ending -á for the third person singular to create contestará:

él contestará
ella contestará
usted contestará

One more time add the regular ending -emos for the first person plural to create contestaremos:

nosotros contestaremos
nosotras contestaremos

And one more time add the regular ending -éis for the second person plural to create contestaréis:

vosotros contestaréis
vosotras contestaréis

And again add the regular ending -án for the third person plural to create contestarán:

ellos contestarán
ellas contestarán
ustedes contestarán

¡Ya está! The conjugation is now finished. But don’t end your session yet – it is very important to repeat and practice the material in order to retain it. Check below for and suggestions.

Example sentences

Puedes escribir todo lo que quieras, pero él jamás te contestará.

You can write anything you want, but he will never answer you.

Next Steps

To practice this conjugation and test your knowledge try this Conjugation Exercise or the Memory Game
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For exercises and examples related to contestar visit our Exercise section
To see conjugation charts in all tenses for contestar visit the Conjugator
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