Orações Temporais Futuras (When, As Soon As, Before, After)
presente simples nas cláusulas de tempo pra sincronizar seus eventos futuros. Acertou isso? Tá voando no inglês!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In English, we never use 'will' inside a time clause; we use the Present Simple instead.
- Use Present Simple after 'when', 'before', 'after', 'until', and 'as soon as'. Example: 'When I arrive...'
- Use 'will' or 'going to' in the main part of the sentence. Example: '...I will call you.'
- If the time clause comes first, use a comma. Example: 'Before I leave, I'll say goodbye.'
Overview
I will call you when I will get home e sentiu que algo estava um pouco estranho? Você não está sozinho. Seu cérebro pensa logicamente: Ei, estou falando do futuro, então devo usar will duas vezes! Mas o inglês tem um segredinho peculiar.will.How This Grammar Works
oração temporal é a estação. A oração principal é o trem chegando. Você não precisa de dois trens; você só precisa saber quando a estação está pronta.will faz o trabalho pesado para o futuro, enquanto a palavra temporal cuida do sequenciamento.as soon as) passa o bastão para o tempo presente, que então o passa para o tempo futuro. Se você tentar dar dois bastões de futuro de uma vez, todo mundo tropeça.
Formation Pattern
when, as soon as, before, after, ou until.
will aqui.
will + Verbo Base).
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
| When + Present, Will + Verb | When I arrive, I will call you. |
Quando eu chegar, eu te ligarei. |
| Will + Verb + As Soon As + Present | I will eat as soon as I finish. |
Eu comerei assim que terminar. |
| Before + Present, Will + Verb | Before she leaves, she will wave. |
Antes que ela saia, ela acenará. |
| Until + Present, Will + Verb | I will wait until you come back. |
Eu esperarei até que você volte. |
When To Use It
I’ll show you the view when we get to the top!Também é o rei das chamadas profissionais no Zoom.
I’ll send the file as soon as the meeting ends.Use
as soon as quando quiser parecer urgente ou super eficiente. Use until quando estiver falando de um limite. "I won't stop gaming until I win this level." É ótimo para aquelas sessões tarde da noite onde você tomou muita cafeína e seus olhos estão piscando.before e after para mostrar uma sequência clara de eventos. After I graduate, I’ll travel the world.(Ou pelo menos viajarei até a geladeira para um lanche). Esta gramática ajuda você a organizar sua vida futura com precisão.
Common Mistakes
Double Will.When I will see him, I will tell him.When I see him, I will tell him.-s para sujeitos de terceira pessoa na oração temporal.As soon as he arrive, we will start.As soon as he arrives, we will start.until. Em muitos idiomas, as pessoas usam until quando querem dizer by the time. Se você disser "I'll wait until 5:00, significa que você fica lá até o relógio bater 5:00. Se você disserI'll finish until 5:00", soa como se você estivesse terminando constantemente de novo e de novo. Estranho, né? Guarde seu
until para esperas contínuas ou ações ininterruptas.Contrast With Similar Patterns
if? If implica dúvida. "If I see him, I'll tell him (Talvez eu não o veja). When implica certeza. When I see him, I'll tell him(Eu sei que vou vê-lo). É a diferença entre umtalvez
e um com certeza".When it rains, the grass gets wet.Isso acontece sempre. Mas nossa regra B1 de hoje é para um evento futuro específico: "When it rains tomorrow, I'll stay inside."
going to vs will. Você também pode usar going to na oração principal! "When I get home, I'm going to sleep for ten hours." Isso é ótimo para expressar suas intenções.Quick FAQ
Posso usar o Present Continuous na oração temporal?
Sim! Se a ação estiver em andamento. I'll call you while I'm walking home.
O as soon as é mais formal que o when?
Na verdade não, é apenas mais rápido. Significa imediatamente depois.
Posso usar shall em vez de will?
Pode, mas você vai parecer que está em uma peça de Shakespeare. I shall text thee when the sun sets. Provavelmente é melhor ficar com will ou 'll, a menos que você esteja usando uma capa de veludo.
E se eu estiver falando do passado?
Então esta regra não se aplica. Isso é estritamente para planejamento futuro. Para o passado, você usaria o Past Simple em ambas as partes: When I arrived, I called him.
Eu sempre preciso de uma vírgula?
Apenas se a parte when/as soon as/before começar a frase. Se estiver no meio, a palavra temporal age como a cola, então não precisa de vírgula-cola!
Future Time Clause Structure
| Main Clause (Future) | Conjunction | Time Clause (Present) |
|---|---|---|
|
I will call you
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when
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I arrive.
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She is going to leave
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as soon as
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it stops raining.
|
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We will wait
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until
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he comes.
|
|
They'll be happy
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once
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they finish.
|
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I'll buy it
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before
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the shop closes.
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You'll feel better
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after
|
you eat.
|
Common Contractions in Main Clauses
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
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I will
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I'll
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I'll tell you when I know.
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You will
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You'll
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You'll see when you get there.
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He will
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He'll
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He'll call after he lands.
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She will
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She'll
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She'll wait until you're ready.
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We will
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We'll
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We'll go as soon as it's time.
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They will
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They'll
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They'll leave before we arrive.
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Meanings
A grammar rule where the present simple tense is used to refer to future time after specific temporal conjunctions.
Immediate Sequence
Using 'as soon as' or 'once' to show one action happens immediately after another.
“As soon as the movie ends, we will go to dinner.”
“I'll tell him the news once he wakes up.”
General Future Timing
Using 'when' to indicate a certain event in the future.
“When I see her, I'll give her your message.”
“I'll be happy when the exams are over.”
Order of Events
Using 'before' and 'after' to establish a timeline for future actions.
“I'll finish this report before I go home.”
“After I graduate, I'm going to travel for a year.”
Duration and Deadlines
Using 'until' or 'till' to show an action continuing up to a specific future point.
“I'll wait here until you come back.”
“We won't start eating until everyone is here.”
Reference Table
| Palavra de Tempo | Significado | Verbo da Cláusula de Tempo | Verbo da Cláusula Principal |
|---|---|---|---|
|
When
|
No momento em que
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
As soon as
|
Imediatamente depois
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Before
|
Antes de
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
After
|
Depois de
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Until
|
Até o momento em que
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
By the time
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Até (o momento em que)
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Once
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Assim que; Quando
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
Espectro de formalidade
I shall contact you immediately upon my arrival. (Communication)
I will call you when I arrive. (Communication)
I'll buzz ya when I'm there. (Communication)
I'll hit you up once I land. (Communication)
Cláusulas de Tempo Futuro: Seu Planejador de Futuro
Conectores
- When No momento em que
- As soon as Imediatamente depois
- Before Antes de
- After Depois de
- Until Até o momento em que
Verbo da Cláusula de Tempo
- Simple Present ex: 'arrives', 'finishes'
- Present Continuous ex: 'am waiting', 'is studying'
Verbo da Cláusula Principal
- Future Simple 'will + verb'
- Be Going To 'am/is/are going to + verb'
- Imperative 'Do this!', 'Don't do that!'
When vs. If: Certeza vs. Possibilidade
Construindo uma Frase com Cláusula de Tempo Futura
Você quer indicar uma ação futura + quando ela acontece?
A cláusula de tempo vem primeiro?
Qual tempo verbal para a *cláusula de tempo* (depois de When, As soon as, etc.)?
Qual tempo verbal para a *cláusula principal*?
Onde Você Usará Cláusulas de Tempo Futuras
Planejamento
- • When I get paid, I'll buy new shoes.
- • After we eat, we'll watch a movie.
Instruções/Avisos
- • Don't start until I say go.
- • Before you cross, look both ways.
Mensagens/Bate-papo
- • I'll text you as soon as I leave.
- • When you arrive, let me know.
Trabalho/Estudo
- • Once I finish this essay, I'll relax.
- • By the time the meeting ends, I'll have sent the email.
Exemplos por nível
I will call you when I arrive.
I will call you when I arrive.
Before I sleep, I drink water.
Before I sleep, I drink water.
We will eat after the movie.
We will eat after the movie.
When it is hot, I will go swimming.
When it is hot, I will go swimming.
As soon as I get home, I'll cook dinner.
As soon as I get home, I'll cook dinner.
I'm going to wait until the rain stops.
I'm going to wait until the rain stops.
Will you buy some milk when you go to the shop?
Will you buy some milk when you go to the shop?
After he finishes work, he'll meet us.
After he finishes work, he'll meet us.
I'll send you the document once I've checked it.
I'll send you the document once I've checked it.
By the time you get this letter, I'll be in Paris.
By the time you get this letter, I'll be in Paris.
We won't start the presentation until everyone is seated.
We won't start the presentation until everyone is seated.
I'll stay in this job until I find something better.
I'll stay in this job until I find something better.
I'll have finished the report by the time the meeting starts.
I'll have finished the report by the time the meeting starts.
As soon as the results are announced, we'll let you know.
As soon as the results are announced, we'll let you know.
I'm not leaving until I've spoken to the manager.
I'm not leaving until I've spoken to the manager.
Whenever you're ready, we can set off.
Whenever you're ready, we can set off.
The policy will remain in effect until such time as the board decides otherwise.
The policy will remain in effect until such time as the board decides otherwise.
Once the dust has settled, we'll be able to assess the damage.
Once the dust has settled, we'll be able to assess the damage.
I shall not rest until justice is served.
I shall not rest until justice is served.
After the merger is finalized, several departments will be restructured.
After the merger is finalized, several departments will be restructured.
Lest there be any confusion, I will clarify the terms before the contract is signed.
Lest there be any confusion, I will clarify the terms before the contract is signed.
The system will continue to fail until the underlying architecture is overhauled.
The system will continue to fail until the underlying architecture is overhauled.
Provided that the conditions are met, the grant will be issued once the audit concludes.
Provided that the conditions are met, the grant will be issued once the audit concludes.
I'll be long gone by the time they realize what has happened.
I'll be long gone by the time they realize what has happened.
Fácil de confundir
Learners use 'if' for certain events or 'when' for uncertain ones.
Learners use 'until' for a deadline and 'by the time' for a duration.
Learners forget that 'when' in a question *can* use 'will'.
Erros comuns
I will call you when I will arrive.
I will call you when I arrive.
Before I will go, I say goodbye.
Before I go, I will say goodbye.
When he come, we will eat.
When he comes, we will eat.
I wait until you will be ready.
I will wait until you are ready.
As soon as I will finish, I'll tell you.
As soon as I finish, I'll tell you.
I'm going to call you when I'm going to arrive.
I'm going to call you when I arrive.
After I will graduate, I will travel.
After I graduate, I will travel.
By the time you will get here, the food will be cold.
By the time you get here, the food will be cold.
I'll join you when I'll have finished.
I'll join you when I've finished.
Until it won't stop raining, we can't go.
Until it stops raining, we can't go.
I will stay here until he will have come.
I will stay here until he has come.
Padrões de frases
I'll ___ as soon as I ___.
When it ___, we will ___.
By the time you ___, I'll have ___.
I won't ___ until I ___.
Real World Usage
I'll text u when I'm on the bus.
I will be able to start as soon as I complete my current project.
I'll pay when the food arrives.
The shuttle will leave after the last passenger boards.
I'll post the photos once I've edited them!
The agreement will terminate when the notice period ends.
Pense no 'If' para o Tempo Verbal
if it will rain, não deve dizer
when I will arrive!
Atenção à Cláusula Principal!
When I finish work, I will relax.
Consistência com a Vírgula
Nenhuma vírgula é necessária se a cláusula principal vier primeiro:I'll text you when I get there."
Gentileza ao Planejar
Call me when you arrive!(direto), tente
Could you call me when you arrive?(mais suave, mais comum).
A Sequência Importa
Before I go to bed, I will brush my teeth.
Smart Tips
Check if one of them follows a word like 'when' or 'after'. If it does, delete that 'will'!
Swap 'when' for 'once' or 'as soon as'. It sounds more decisive.
Double-check for the 's' at the end of the verb in the time clause.
Remember: Time word at the start? Comma in the heart. Time word in the middle? No comma riddle.
Pronúncia
Contraction Stress
In the main clause, the contracted 'll' is often very soft, almost disappearing.
Comma Pause
If the time clause is first, there is a slight rising intonation followed by a pause at the comma.
Rising-Falling
When I see him (rising), I'll tell him (falling).
Indicates the first part is a condition and the second is the result.
Memorize
Mnemônico
W.A.B.A.U. (When, After, Before, As soon as, Until) — No 'will' in the WABAU zone!
Associação visual
Imagine a 'Will' robot trying to enter a house labeled 'When'. The door is too small, so the robot has to take off its 'Will' armor and enter as a normal 'Present' person.
Rhyme
When and After, Before and Until, use the Present and drop the Will!
Story
A traveler is planning a trip. He says, 'I'll pack my bags (Future). When I finish (Present), I'll go to the airport (Future). As soon as the plane lands (Present), I'll be in Paris (Future).'
Word Web
Desafio
Write 3 things you will do tonight using 'when', 'after', and 'as soon as'. Check that none of those clauses have 'will'!
Notas culturais
BrE speakers often use 'shall' in the main clause for a more formal or determined tone, but the time clause rule remains the same.
AmE speakers almost exclusively use 'will' or 'going to' and rarely use 'shall'.
Using 'as soon as' is preferred over 'when' to show efficiency and urgency in professional settings.
This structure stems from Old English, where the present tense was used for both present and future time.
Iniciadores de conversa
What will you do as soon as you finish work today?
Where will you go when you have your next vacation?
Will you stay in your current city until you retire?
What's the first thing you'll buy when you become a millionaire?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
As soon as the movie ___, we'll order popcorn.
Find and fix the mistake:
I'm going to wait until she will call me back.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Cuando termine mi trabajo, iré al gimnasio.'
Answer starts with: ["W...
Score: /4
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesI will call you when I ___ at the hotel.
As soon as she ___ (finish) the book, she will lend it to me.
Find and fix the mistake:
I'll wait here until you will come back.
I will leave the office. I will finish the report.
When the sun will set, it will get cold.
A: When are we leaving? B: We'll leave as soon as the taxi ___.
Pick the correct future time clause.
1. I'll be happy... 2. We'll go out... 3. I'll stay here...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesWe'll discuss the details after everyone ___ the proposal.
He's going to study until he will understand the concept.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'No saldré hasta que termine de llover.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the connectors with their best description:
By the time the guests ___, we'll have prepared dinner.
After I will finish university, I am going to travel.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Antes de que el jefe lo apruebe, no podemos empezar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Please remember to mute your mic while you __ obsessively.
Match the beginning with the correct ending:
Score: /13
Perguntas frequentes (8)
Only if 'when' is a question word, not a time conjunction. For example: 'When will you arrive?' is correct, but 'I'll call you when you arrive' is the rule for time clauses.
This rule only applies to the future. In the past, both clauses usually use the past tense: 'When I arrived, I called him.'
Grammatically, they are the same. Meaning-wise, 'as soon as' is much faster—it means 'immediately after'.
No. Just like 'will', 'going to' is generally avoided in the time clause. Use the Present Simple instead.
It's a way to simplify the sentence. Since the main clause already says 'will', the time clause doesn't need it to be understood as future.
Yes! The First Conditional ('If it rains, I will...') follows the exact same tense rule.
Yes, if you want to emphasize an ongoing action: 'I'll call you when I'm having lunch.' But Present Simple is much more common.
'Until' is for a continuous action (I'll wait until 5). 'By the time' is for a single event that happens before a deadline (By the time I arrive, the show will have started).
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Cuando + Subjunctive
English has no subjunctive requirement here.
Quand + Future
English forbids the future tense in the 'when' part.
Wenn + Present
German uses 'wenn' for both 'if' and 'when', which causes confusion in English.
Verb-ru + toki / Verb-tara
Japanese doesn't have a 'will' equivalent to misplace, so the error is less common.
Indama + Present
The word order and verb conjugation are the main hurdles.
...de shihou
Chinese speakers often forget the English future marker 'will' in the main clause.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
Learn These First
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