seré
/seɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will be" is translated into Spanish as seré.
Which one should you use?
While seré is used for permanent characteristics or identities, estaré is used for temporary states or locations.
How does it change in a sentence?
seré is the first-person singular future indicative of the verb ser.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɾe/
Did you know?
- In older Spanish literature, the future form seré was sometimes used to express a command or a strong promise rather than a prediction. This gives the phrase a tone of destiny or inevitability.
- The word ser can also function as a noun meaning 'being', as in un ser humano for 'a human being'.
- In Spanish, you can express the same future intent as seré by using the present tense soy combined with a time expression like 'tomorrow'. This often sounds more natural in casual conversation than the formal future tense.
Examples in context
- Esta noche yo seré el cocinero.I will be the cook tonight.This sentence shows how to use seré to express a role or profession.Tatoeba #1715935 by marcelostockle, translation #1059836 by ulyssemc1
- Seré muy cuidadoso.I will be very careful.This sentence demonstrates using seré to describe a future characteristic.Tatoeba #2990207 by marcelostockle, translation #2047611 by CK
- Hasta que mi ataúd se cierre, yo seré tu fiel esposo.Until my coffin closes I will be your faithful spouse.This sentence illustrates using seré to express a long-term commitment or identity.Tatoeba #1939673 by teskmon, translation #1183681 by driada
- Mañana seré el nuevo gerente de la compañía.Tomorrow, I will be the new manager of the company.
- No puedo asistir a la reunión, pero habré de ser representado por mi colega.I can't attend the meeting, but I will be represented by my colleague.
- Este fin de semana seré el encargado de preparar la comida.This weekend, I will be in charge of preparing the food.
- No te preocupes, voy a ser paciente y entender tu situación.Don't worry, I am going to be patient and understand your situation.
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Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing their future career paths.
- MaríaYo seré una gran arquitecta.I will be a great architect.
- JavierY yo seré un ingeniero exitoso.And I will be a successful engineer.
- María¿De verdad lo crees?Do you really believe that?
- JavierSí, lo sé con seguridad.Yes, I know it for sure.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
