Estarán (en. Will be)

/es.taˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
Indicates an action that will occur in the future.
They will be at the meeting tomorrow.
Ellos estarán en la reunión mañana.
Expresses a future state of something or someone.
The weather conditions will be better this weekend.
Las condiciones del clima estarán mejor el fin de semana.
Used to make assumptions about the present.
They will be at home, as I haven't seen their cars.
Ellos estarán en casa, ya que no he visto sus coches.

Etymology

From Latin 'stare', meaning 'to be' or 'to remain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they are about to arrive
refers to something or someone that is about to arrive.
están por llegar
it will be in their hands
means that it is under someone's control.
estará en sus manos
they will not agree
indicates that people do not share the same opinion.
no estarán de acuerdo

Related Words

to be
verb that indicates a state or situation.
estar
I was
first person, singular, of the verb 'to be' in the past.
estuve
I will be
first person, singular, of the verb 'to be' in the future.
estaré

Slang Meanings

When it is emphasized that someone or something will be available.
The event will be amazing, everyone will be there.
El evento será increíble, todos estarán.
Colloquially used to refer to the expectation that something will happen.
When we call him, they will surely be ready.
Cuando lo llamemos, seguro estarán listos.