Learn decir conjugation in Futuro step by step with detailed explanations

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

yo	diré
tú	dirás
él/ella/usted	dirá
nosotros/nosotras	diremos
vosotros/vosotras	diréis
ellos/ellas/ustedes	dirán

This lesson is specifically about the decir verb conjugation. For a general overview of Simple Tenses conjugation see our Simple Tenses Conjugation Chart.

You may also see this Video Presentation on how to conjugate verbs in Futuro. It’s embedded on the right, but using the above link you can see additional information on conjugation in this tense and explanation of exceptions and special cases.

The aim of our lessons is to show as much as possible the logic behind spelling corrections and exceptions. That way the amount of stuff which needs to be memorized will be minimized and the learning process will be much more effective. It means learning quicker and with less effort.

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Step by step instructions

Futuro belongs to the simple tenses group, which means that all of the conjugated 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 decir has an irregular conjugation in the Futuro tense of the Indicativo mood.

The basis for this conjugation is an irregular stem dir, but all the endings stay the same as in the regular conjugation Use the irregular stem dir in each person

Next, add to this irregular stem the endings specific to each person

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. Notice both the colors and shapes of the letters. It should help you find patterns and make it easier to remember these endings.

Add the regular ending -é for the first person singular in order to get diré: yo diré

Similarly add the regular ending -ás for the second person singular in order to get dirás: tú dirás

And again add the regular ending -á for the third person singular in order to get dirá: él dirá ella dirá usted dirá

Once more add the regular ending -emos for the first person plural in order to get diremos: nosotros diremos nosotras diremos

And once more add the regular ending -éis for the second person plural in order to get diréis: vosotros diréis vosotras diréis

As before add the regular ending -án for the third person plural in order to get dirán: ellos dirán ellas dirán ustedes dirán

This is it! 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 next steps.

Next Steps

• To practice this conjugation and test your knowledge check this Conjugation Exercise or the Memory Game
• To see other conjugation lessons for this verb choose another tense: Presente (indicativo)Pretérito Perfecto Simple (indicativo)Pretérito Imperfecto (indicativo)Condicional (indicativo)Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto (indicativo)Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto (indicativo)Futuro Perfecto (indicativo)Condicional Perfecto (indicativo)Pretérito Perfecto Compuesto (subjuntivo)Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto A (subjuntivo)Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto B (subjuntivo)Futuro Perfecto (subjuntivo) 
• For exercises and examples related to decir visit our Exercise section
• To see conjugation charts in all tenses for decir visit the Conjugator
• To explore other learning materials visit the Study section

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