Futuro (en. Future)

/fuˈtuɾo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Time that is expected to occur after the present.
The future of technology is uncertain.
El futuro de la tecnología es incierto.
Perspectives or possibilities that arise in the coming time.
We must prepare for the challenges of the future.
Debemos prepararnos para los retos del futuro.
The time that will happen next.
In the future, I hope to travel more.
En el futuro, espero viajar más.

Etymology

From Latin 'futurus', future participle of 'esse' (to be).

Common Phrases and Expressions

uncertain future
It refers to a future situation that cannot be foreseen.
futuro incierto
think about the future
To reflect on what is to come.
pensar en el futuro
bright future
A future full of possibilities and successes.
futuro brillante

Related Words

future
The time that is yet to come.
porvenir
destiny
What is to happen to a person or thing.
destino
project
Plan or set of activities that one wants to carry out in the future.
proyecto

Slang Meanings

To express the idea of future expectations.
I'm making plans for the future, brother.
Estoy haciendo planes para el futuro, hermano.
To refer optimistically to what is to come.
We are going to conquer the future.
Vamos a conquistar el futuro.