Learn descubrir conjugation in Futuro step by step with detailed explanations

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descubrir means: to discover, to reveal

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

yo	descubriré	I will discover
tú	descubrirás	you will discover
él/ella/usted	descubrirá	he/she/it will discover
nosotros/nosotras	descubriremos	we will discover
vosotros/vosotras	descubriréis	you will discover
ellos/ellas/ustedes	descubrirán	they will discover

This lesson is specifically about the descubrir verb conjugation. For a general overview of all the Simple Tenses conjugation check our Simple Tenses Conjugation Chart.

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

How to translate Futuro to English

Note 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 correctly locate the desired position on the timeline is an important skill for proper choice of tenses. So note the timeline in our lessons and visualize it while listening, speaking, reading or writing. After some practice you will 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 inflected verb form consists of two words.

The verb descubrir has an entirely regular conjugation in the Futuro tense of the Indicativo mood. It means that this verb simply follows the basic rules for its conjugation group (-ir) 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 descubrir 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. Analyze the image showing all six endings. Notice 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 to create descubriré:

yo descubriré

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

tú descubrirás

Like in the previous case add the regular ending -á for the third person singular to create descubrirá:

él descubrirá
ella descubrirá
usted descubrirá

And add the regular ending -emos for the first person plural to create descubriremos:

nosotros descubriremos
nosotras descubriremos

And once more add the regular ending -éis for the second person plural to create descubriréis:

vosotros descubriréis
vosotras descubriréis

As before add the regular ending -án for the third person plural to create descubrirán:

ellos descubrirán
ellas descubrirán
ustedes descubrirán

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

Next Steps

To practice this conjugation and test yourself try this Conjugation Exercise or the Memory Game
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