Learn servir conjugation in Futuro step by step with detailed explanations

servir means: to serve

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

yo	serviré	I will serve
tú	servirás	you will serve
él/ella/usted	servirá	he/she/it will serve
nosotros/nosotras	serviremos	we will serve
vosotros/vosotras	serviréis	you will serve
ellos/ellas/ustedes	servirán	they will serve

This lesson is specifically about the servir verb conjugation. For an overview of Simple Tenses conjugation have a look at 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 may see additional 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 correctly locate the intended position on the timeline is a crucial skill for proper choice of tenses. So note the timeline in our lessons and visualize it while listening, speaking, writing and reading. After some practice you will be capable of selecting 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 conjugated forms are one word long. There are also compound (compuesto) tenses in the Spanish language, where each conjugated verb form consists of two words.

The verb servir has an entirely regular conjugation in the Futuro tense of the Indicativo mood. It means this verb simply follows the general rules for its group (-ir) without spelling corrections or 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 servir 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 serviré:

yo serviré

Like previously add the regular ending -ás for the second person singular to create servirás:

tú servirás

Like previously add the regular ending -á for the third person singular to create servirá:

él servirá
ella servirá
usted servirá

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

nosotros serviremos
nosotras serviremos

Again add the regular ending -éis for the second person plural to create serviréis:

vosotros serviréis
vosotras serviréis

Like in the previous case add the regular ending -án for the third person plural to create servirán:

ellos servirán
ellas servirán
ustedes servirán

Hurray! The conjugation is now complete. 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 some links.

Next Steps

To practice this conjugation and test yourself try this Conjugation Exercise or the Memory Game
To see other conjugation lessons for this verb choose another tense:
For exercises and examples related to servir visit our Exercise section
To see conjugation charts in all tenses for servir visit the Conjugator
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