Spanish Irregular Future & Conditional: One Stem, Two Tenses
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Twelve common verbs change their stem for both Future and Conditional, but keep the same endings for both.
- Drop the infinitive ending (-er/-ir) and replace it with the irregular stem (e.g., 'tendr-').
- Add the standard future/conditional endings to that new stem.
- The stem is identical for both the Future and Conditional tenses.
Overview
Spanish verbs exhibit a notable symmetry in their simple future (futuro simple) and simple conditional (condicional simple) tenses. For a specific group of high-frequency verbs, these two tenses share the exact same irregular stem. This shared characteristic significantly streamlines the learning process at the B1 level; mastering one irregular stem provides the foundation for conjugating two distinct tenses.
These irregularities are not arbitrary. They predominantly stem from phonetic evolution over centuries, where common verbs underwent sound changes for ease of pronunciation, resulting in more fluid consonant clusters. This means a verb like tener (to have), with its irregular future stem tendr- (e.g., tendré – I will have), uses precisely the same tendr- stem for the conditional tense (e.g., tendría – I would have).
This grammatical efficiency highlights how usage frequency often dictates morphological simplification in Spanish, making these forms integral for expressing future plans, hypothetical scenarios, and polite requests.
Conjugation Table
| Verb (Infinitive) | Irregular Stem | Subject | Futuro Simple (Endings: -é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án) | Condicional Simple (Endings: -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| :---------------- | :------------- | :-------------- | :------------------------------------------------------ | :---------------------------------------------------------------- | ||
hacer |
har- |
yo |
haré |
haría |
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tú |
harás |
harías |
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él/ella/usted |
hará |
haría |
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nosotros/as |
haremos |
haríamos |
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vosotros/as |
haréis |
haríais |
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ellos/ellas/ustedes |
harán |
harían |
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poder |
podr- |
yo |
podré |
podría |
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tú |
podrás |
podrías |
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él/ella/usted |
podrá |
podría |
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nosotros/as |
podremos |
podríamos |
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vosotros/as |
podréis |
podríais |
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ellos/ellas/ustedes |
podrán |
podrían |
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tener |
tendr- |
yo |
tendré |
tendría |
||
tú |
tendrás |
tendrías |
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él/ella/usted |
tendrá |
tendría |
||||
nosotros/as |
tendremos |
tendríamos |
||||
vosotros/as |
tendréis |
tendríais |
||||
ellos/ellas/ustedes |
tendrán |
tendrían |
How This Grammar Works
hablar (to speak) becomes hablaré (I will speak) and hablaría (I would speak). The core mechanism for regular verbs is infinitive + ending.-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -án. And the conditional endings: -ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían. Note the mandatory accent marks on all these endings, which indicate stress and are vital for correct spelling and pronunciation.haber (to have). The future endings evolved from the present indicative of haber (e.g., Latin cantare habeo > cantaré), and the conditional endings from the imperfect indicative of haber (e.g., cantare habebam > cantaría). When these forms of haber were added to an infinitive, certain phonetic environments caused the infinitive to morph, creating the irregular stems we learn today.Formation Pattern
-e- from their infinitive ending. This phonetic reduction often occurs to simplify a vowel-consonant cluster, making pronunciation smoother. For querer, the r sound is strengthened by doubling it (rr) to maintain its quality before the vowel of the ending. The general rule here is infinitive - 'e' + regular ending.
caber (to fit) → cabr- (e.g., Yo cabré en el ascensor. – I will fit in the elevator.)
haber (to have / there to be) → habr- (e.g., Mañana habrá luna llena. – Tomorrow there will be a full moon.)
poder (to be able to) → podr- (e.g., ¿Podrías ayudarme? – Could you help me?)
querer (to want) → querr- (e.g., Ellos querrán ir al concierto. – They will want to go to the concert.)
saber (to know) → sabr- (e.g., Sabré la respuesta pronto. – I will know the answer soon.)
d (a sound inserted for phonetic reasons) into the stem. This typically happens when an infinitive ends in -ner or -ler. The sequence of n or l followed directly by the r of the future/conditional ending could be phonetically challenging. The inserted d eases this transition, creating a more harmonious consonant cluster like ndr or ldr. The general rule here is infinitive - 'e/i' + 'd' + regular ending.
poner (to put) → pondr- (e.g., Pondremos la mesa para la cena. – We will set the table for dinner.)
salir (to leave) → saldr- (e.g., Saldré temprano mañana. – I will leave early tomorrow.)
tener (to have) → tendr- (e.g., Tendría que estudiar más. – I would have to study more.)
valer (to be worth) → valdr- (e.g., ¿Cuánto valdría esta antigüedad? – How much would this antique be worth?)
venir (to come) → vendr- (e.g., Ellos vendrán a la fiesta. – They will come to the party.)
decir (to say/tell) → dir- (e.g., Te diré la verdad. – I will tell you the truth.)
hacer (to do/make) → har- (e.g., No haría eso. – I would not do that.)
caber | cabr- |
haber | habr- |
poder | podr- |
querer | querr- |
saber | sabr- |
poner | pondr- |
salir | saldr- |
tener | tendr- |
valer | valdr- |
venir | vendr- |
decir | dir- |
hacer | har- |
When To Use It
- Definite Future Actions, Plans, and Predictions: Use the future to express actions that will occur or predictions about future events. It conveys a degree of certainty or intention.
Mañana haré un informe completo.(Tomorrow I will make a complete report.)Él vendrá a la reunión el viernes.(He will come to the meeting on Friday.) - Promises and Obligations: The future tense is commonly used to make commitments or indicate a future obligation.
Te diré lo que sé.(I will tell you what I know.)Nosotros tendremos que trabajar extra.(We will have to work extra.) - Probability or Conjecture in the Present: This is a crucial and often overlooked use. The future tense can express what
probably isormight betrue in the present moment, similar to "I wonder if..." or "must be" in English.¿Qué hora será?(I wonder what time it is? / What time could it be?)Ellos estarán en casa ahora.(They are probably at home now.) - Commands or Instructions (Formal/Strong): While less common than the imperative, the future tense can convey a strong command, especially in written instructions or formal settings.
No saldrás de esta sala hasta que termines.(You will not leave this room until you finish.)
- Hypothetical Situations and Unreal Conditions: The conditional is fundamental for expressing what would happen under specific (often unreal or contrary-to-fact) circumstances. It typically appears in the main clause of
si(if) constructions following the patternsi + imperfect subjunctive, conditional.Si tuviera más dinero, me compraría una casa.(If I had more money, I would buy myself a house.)Si pudiera, te ayudaría.(If I could, I would help you.) - Polite Requests and Suggestions: Using the conditional softens a request, making it more polite and less direct than the present tense or imperative.
¿Podría pasarme la sal, por favor?(Could you pass me the salt, please?)Me gustaría un café con leche.(I would like a coffee with milk.) - Advice or Recommendations: The conditional is ideal for offering advice or suggesting what someone
shouldorought todo.Yo en tu lugar, no lo haría.(If I were you, I wouldn't do it.)Deberías estudiar más.(You should study more.) - Future in the Past (Reported Speech): This tense describes an action that would happen in the future from the perspective of a past moment. It's common in reported speech.
Dijo que vendría a visitarnos.(He said he would come to visit us.)Pensamos que saldríamos pronto.(We thought we would leave soon.) - Probability or Conjecture in the Past: Similar to the future for present probability, the conditional expresses what
probably wasormight have beentrue in the past.¿Quién sería el autor de esa carta?(I wonder who the author of that letter was? / Who could have been the author?)Ellos estarían cansados después del largo viaje.(They were probably tired after the long journey.)
Common Mistakes
- Over-regularization: This is perhaps the most prevalent mistake. Learners mistakenly attempt to apply regular endings directly to the infinitive of an irregular verb. Forgetting the stem change and saying
ponerréinstead ofpondréorhaceréinstead ofharéis a clear indicator. Your brain naturally seeks patterns, and forcing regularity onto an irregular system is a common, yet incorrect, learning strategy here. - Incorrect Stem Application: Sometimes, learners recall a stem change but apply it incorrectly, perhaps mixing rules between categories. For example, trying to insert a
dintopoderto formpodedréinstead of the correctpodré, or forgetting the doublerrinquerer(queréinstead ofquerré). Each irregular verb has a specific stem that must be adhered to. - Mispronunciation of
querr-: The doublerrinquerréandquerríarequires a trilledrsound, which is phonetically distinct from a singler. A singlersound (quería) typically refers to the imperfect tense ofquerer(I wanted/used to want), which significantly changes the meaning. Differentiating betweenquería(wanted) andquerría(would want) is crucial for accurate communication and demonstrates phonetic control. - Forgetting Accent Marks: All simple future endings (
é, ás, á, emos, éis, án) and all conditional endings (ía, ías, ía, íamos, íais, ían) carry mandatory accent marks. Omitting these marks is a common spelling error that, while not always hindering comprehension, is grammatically incorrect and visually jarring in written Spanish. The accents indicate where the stress falls, which is crucial for correct pronunciation. - Confusion in
SiClauses: A frequent error is using the simple future in hypotheticalsiclauses where the imperfect subjunctive is required, or the conditional in thesiclause itself. For instance,Si haré esto, iré contigois incorrect; the correct form isSi hiciera esto, iría contigo(If I did this, I would go with you). The structuresi + imperfect subjunctive + conditionalis fixed for hypothetical scenarios. - Misuse of Probability: While the future tense expresses present probability (
¿Dónde estará?– Where might he be?), the conditional expresses past probability (¿Dónde estaría?– Where might he have been?). Confusing these two leads to temporal inaccuracies in your statements.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
Understanding how the irregular future and conditional differentiate from other similar grammatical structures prevents common ambiguities and enhances precision in your Spanish.
Futuro Simple vs. Ir a + infinitivo (Informal Future):futuro simple (e.g., haré, tendrá) often conveys a more formal tone, a stronger prediction, an obligation, or a probability. It is commonly used in writing, formal speeches, and for less immediate future actions. El presidente anunciará nuevas medidas. (The president will announce new measures.)Ir a + infinitivo (e.g., voy a hacer, vas a tener) is more common in everyday, colloquial speech. It typically denotes immediate or near-future plans, intentions, or events perceived as certain. Voy a hacer la cena ahora mismo. (I'm going to make dinner right now.) While both express future actions, ir a + infinitivo generally feels more spontaneous and conversational.Condicional Simple vs. Pretérito Imperfecto de Subjuntivo:condicional simple expresses what would happen (the consequence). It is often the main clause verb in hypothetical si clauses. Si tuviera tiempo, iría al cine. (If I had time, I would go to the cinema.)pretérito imperfecto de subjuntivo is used in the si clause itself to set up the hypothetical condition. Si estuviera aquí, todo sería diferente. (If he were here, everything would be different.) They work hand-in-hand to form complex hypothetical statements.Condicional Simple vs. Pretérito Imperfecto for Politeness:condicional simple (e.g., Querría un café) is generally considered slightly more formal or tentative, expressing a desire. Me gustaría saber su opinión. (I would like to know your opinion.)pretérito imperfecto (e.g., Quería un café) can also be polite, but it often implies a desire that was already present or a less tentative request. Quería preguntarte algo. (I wanted to ask you something.) The conditional often conveys a more hypothetical or less direct approach.Futuro de probabilidad uses the simple future to speculate about a present situation: ¿Quién será esa persona? (Who might that person be? / I wonder who that person is?).Condicional de probabilidad uses the simple conditional to speculate about a past situation: ¿Quién sería esa persona ayer? (Who might that person have been yesterday? / I wonder who that person was yesterday?). The choice depends entirely on the temporal focus of your speculation.Real Conversations
Observing the irregular future and conditional in authentic contexts reveals their versatility and natural integration into daily Spanish communication, from casual texts to more formal interactions.
- Texting/Instant Messaging: In informal written communication, these tenses convey rapid plans, predictions, or polite inquiries.
- Amigo: ¿Vendrás a la fiesta esta noche? (Friend: Will you come to the party tonight?)
- Tú: Sí, creo que sí. Saldré del trabajo temprano. (You: Yes, I think so. I'll leave work early.)
- Amigo: ¡Genial! Te esperaré. (Friend: Great! I'll wait for you.)
- Social Media Comments/Captions: On platforms like Instagram or X (Twitter), the conditional is frequently used for hypothetical scenarios or expressing desires.
- Caption: "Si pudiera viajar ahora mismo, iría a Japón." (If I could travel right now, I would go to Japan.)
- Comment: "Yo también lo haría sin pensarlo." (I would do it too, without thinking.)
- Everyday Spoken Interaction: These tenses appear naturally in conversations ranging from making polite requests in a shop to discussing future possibilities with friends.
- En una cafetería: "¿Podría traerme un vaso de agua, por favor?" (In a cafe: Could you bring me a glass of water, please?)
- Hablando de un problema: "Si tuviera más información, te diría qué hacer." (Talking about a problem: If I had more information, I would tell you what to do.)
- Reporting Past Events/Future in the Past: Essential for narratives and relaying what was said or thought.
- Mi hermano dijo que haría la compra el lunes. (My brother said he would do the shopping on Monday.)
- Pensábamos que no cabríamos todos en el coche, pero sí. (We thought we wouldn't all fit in the car, but we did.)
- Speculation/Probability: Spanish speakers use these tenses fluidly for guesswork about both present and past events.
- "¿Dónde estarán mis llaves?" (buscándolas) "Estarán en la mesa." (Where could my keys be? (looking for them) They're probably on the table.)
- "Ayer no vino Pedro, ¿por qué sería?" (Pedro didn't come yesterday, why might that have been?)
Progressive Practice
Consistent and varied practice is essential for internalizing the irregular future and conditional. Focus on these methods to build both recognition and productive skills.
- Stem Recognition Drills: Create flashcards or use online quizzes that present an irregular infinitive. Your task is to immediately recall its irregular stem (e.g., tener → tendr-, hacer → har-). Practice until recall is automatic.
- Conjugation Practice: Once stems are solid, practice conjugating the full irregular verbs in both future and conditional across all persons. Write them out, say them aloud, and use conjugation tables as reference until you can do so quickly and accurately. Pay close attention to the accent marks, which are non-negotiable.
- Contextual Sentence Creation: For each irregular verb and its various uses (prediction, politeness, hypothesis, probability), construct your own unique sentences. This forces you to engage with the meaning and application, not just the form. For poder, practice sentences like ¿Podría abrir la ventana? (polite request) and Si pudiera, lo haría. (hypothetical).
- "If I Were You" Scenarios: Practice giving advice using the conditional by completing sentences such as Yo que tú, iría / no lo haría... (If I were you, I would go / I wouldn't do it...). This reinforces the conditional for recommendations.
- Listen Actively: Pay critical attention to how native speakers use these tenses in films, podcasts, music, and conversations. Try to identify the irregular stems and the context of their use. Specifically note the probability uses, as these can be subtle.
- Reported Speech Exercises: Practice converting direct speech into reported speech, which frequently requires the future in the past. For example, change Él dijo: "Vendré mañana" to Él dijo que vendría mañana.
Quick FAQ
- Are there other irregular verbs for these tenses? No, the 12 verbs listed (
caber,haber,poder,querer,saber,poner,salir,tener,valer,venir,decir,hacer) are the only ones with irregular stems in the simple future and conditional. All other verbs are regular. - Do accent marks always matter? Yes, absolutely. The accent marks on the endings (
-é, -ás, -á, -emos, -éis, -ánand-ía, -ías, -ía, -íamos, -íais, -ían) are mandatory. They indicate where the stress falls, and their omission is considered a grammatical error. - Can I always use
ir a + infinitivoinstead of thefuturo simple? Whileir a + infinitivois very common in spoken Spanish for near-future plans, thefuturo simpleoften carries nuances of formality, obligation, strong prediction, or present probability thatir adoes not. Choose based on the context and desired tone. - Is
vosotroscommon? Thevosotros/asforms are standard in Spain but are generally not used in Latin America, whereustedesserves for both formal and informal pluralyou. If you are learning for Latin American contexts, focus onustedesforms. - What's the easiest way to memorize these? Grouping them by their phonetic change (E-drop, D-stems, Total Rebels) helps. Consistent practice with conjugation tables, sentence creation, and active listening will solidify your memory more effectively than rote memorization alone.
Irregular Future/Conditional Stems
| Infinitive | Stem | Example (Future) | Example (Conditional) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tener
|
tendr-
|
tendré
|
tendría
|
|
Poner
|
pondr-
|
pondré
|
pondría
|
|
Salir
|
saldr-
|
saldré
|
saldría
|
|
Venir
|
vendr-
|
vendré
|
vendría
|
|
Valer
|
valdr-
|
valdré
|
valdría
|
|
Decir
|
dir-
|
diré
|
diría
|
|
Hacer
|
har-
|
haré
|
haría
|
|
Poder
|
podr-
|
podré
|
podría
|
|
Querer
|
querr-
|
querré
|
querría
|
|
Saber
|
sabr-
|
sabré
|
sabría
|
Meanings
This rule covers verbs that do not use the full infinitive as a base for future and conditional conjugations.
Future Tense
Expressing actions that will happen.
“Saldré a las ocho.”
“Tendrás mucho éxito.”
Conditional Tense
Expressing hypothetical actions or polite requests.
“Saldría si pudiera.”
“Tendrías que estudiar más.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Stem + Ending
|
Tendré tiempo.
|
|
Negative
|
No + Stem + Ending
|
No tendré tiempo.
|
|
Question
|
¿ + Stem + Ending + ...?
|
¿Tendrás tiempo?
|
|
Short Answer
|
Sí/No + Verb
|
Sí, tendré.
|
|
Compound Verb
|
Prefix + Stem + Ending
|
Mantendré mi palabra.
|
|
Conditional
|
Stem + -ía
|
Tendría tiempo.
|
Formality Spectrum
Tendré el informe listo. (Work)
Tendré el informe listo. (Work)
Tendré el informe listo. (Work)
Tendré el reporte listo. (Work)
The Irregular Stem Hub
Future
- tendré I will have
Conditional
- tendría I would have
Examples by Level
Tendré dinero.
I will have money.
Haré la tarea.
I will do the homework.
Vendré pronto.
I will come soon.
Saldré hoy.
I will go out today.
¿Podrías ayudarme?
Could you help me?
Diré la verdad.
I will tell the truth.
Pondré la mesa.
I will set the table.
Querría ir contigo.
I would like to go with you.
Sabré la respuesta mañana.
I will know the answer tomorrow.
Valdría la pena intentarlo.
It would be worth trying.
Mantendremos el contacto.
We will keep in touch.
Desharé el nudo.
I will undo the knot.
Vendrían si tuvieran tiempo.
They would come if they had time.
Habrá mucha gente allí.
There will be many people there.
Tendrías que haberlo dicho.
You should have said it.
Saldrían ganando.
They would come out winning.
Diría que es un error.
I would say it is a mistake.
No sabría qué decirte.
I wouldn't know what to tell you.
Pondrían en riesgo todo.
They would put everything at risk.
Querrán saber la verdad.
They will want to know the truth.
Valdrían millones hoy.
They would be worth millions today.
Habría sido mejor así.
It would have been better that way.
Mantendría mi palabra.
I would keep my word.
Vendrán a buscarnos.
They will come to look for us.
Easily Confused
Learners often use the future tense for immediate plans, which sounds too formal.
Learners mix up the endings.
Learners use present tense for future events.
Common Mistakes
teneré
tendré
haceré
haré
deciré
diré
poneré
pondré
queriré
querré
saberé
sabré
veniré
vendré
mantenería
mantendría
valeré
valdré
podréía
podría
deshacería
desharía
repondré
repondré
contraeré
contendré
Sentence Patterns
Yo ___ (tener) tiempo mañana.
Si pudiera, yo ___ (hacer) eso.
Ellos ___ (venir) a la fiesta.
Nosotros ___ (saber) la verdad pronto.
Real World Usage
Vendré a las 5.
Tendría mucho gusto en trabajar aquí.
¿Podría reservar una mesa?
¡Haré un video mañana!
Tendré el pedido listo.
Se dirá que es un avance.
Group them
Watch the prefix
Use the conditional
Regional variation
Smart Tips
Check if it's one of the 12 irregulars before adding the ending.
Always use the conditional form of 'poder' or 'querer'.
Use the future tense for certainty, not just 'ir a'.
If you don't know the irregular stem, use 'ir a' + infinitive.
Pronunciation
Consonant clusters
The 'dr' sound in 'tendr-' requires a crisp 'd' followed by a rolled 'r'.
Conditional request
¿Podrías...?
Rising intonation at the end to sound polite.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Remember the 'D-R-N' rule: Many irregulars add a 'd' (tendr, pondr, saldr, vendr, valdr) or an 'r' (querr, har).
Visual Association
Imagine a 'T-Rex' (Tener) with a 'D' (tendr) on its chest, holding a calendar (Future) and a question mark (Conditional).
Rhyme
For future and conditional, the stem is the same, just add the ending and win the game!
Story
I will have (tendré) a party. I would have (tendría) invited you, but I had to do (haré) the work. I will say (diré) that I am sorry.
Word Web
Challenge
Write down the 10 most common irregular stems and conjugate them for 'yo' in both tenses in under 2 minutes.
Cultural Notes
The conditional is often used to express modesty or soften a request.
Future tense is often replaced by 'ir a + infinitive' in casual speech.
The 'vos' form affects the future tense endings slightly (e.g., 'tendrás' vs 'tendrás').
These irregular stems evolved from the Latin infinitive + the verb 'habere' (to have).
Conversation Starters
¿Qué harás este fin de semana?
¿Podrías vivir en otro país?
¿Qué dirías si ganaras la lotería?
¿Vendrás a la fiesta mañana?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
Yo ___ (tener) dinero.
Si pudiera, yo ___ (hacer) eso.
Find and fix the mistake:
Yo deciré la verdad.
Yo vendré.
Ellos ___.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Yo / poder / ir.
The stem is the same for future and conditional.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercisesYo ___ (tener) dinero.
Si pudiera, yo ___ (hacer) eso.
Find and fix the mistake:
Yo deciré la verdad.
Yo vendré.
Ellos ___.
Tener -> ?
Yo / poder / ir.
The stem is the same for future and conditional.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercises¿Nos ___ (poder) ayudar con la mudanza?
No sabería qué hacer en esa situación.
le / Mañana / verdad / la / diré / yo
They will leave at 5 PM.
Si fueras mi amigo, me ___ (decir) el secreto.
Match the infinitive to its future/conditional stem:
Ellos ___ (venir) a la fiesta el sábado.
No caberá todo en el coche.
¿Dónde está Juan? No sé, ___ (estar) en su casa.
We would want to go.
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
These are the most common verbs that have evolved irregular stems over centuries.
Yes, 'mantener' follows 'tener'.
No, these stems are only for future and conditional.
It is neutral and standard.
It's a phonetic requirement to maintain the sound.
Yes, but 'ir a' is more common for future.
Try to use 'ir a' or 'querer' as a backup.
The endings are the same as regular verbs!
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Futur simple
French stems are often more phonetically reduced.
Futur I
German does not change the verb stem.
Non-past tense
Japanese has no future tense conjugation.
Future prefix
Arabic uses prefixes, not stem changes.
Future markers
Chinese verbs never conjugate.
Will/Would
English does not conjugate the main verb.
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