Habrán (en. There will be)

/aˈβɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the existence of something that will happen in the future.
Next year, there will be an important event.
En el próximo año, habrá un evento importante.
It is used to express a future assumption or possibility.
There will be problems if decisions are not made in time.
Habrá problemas si no se toman decisiones a tiempo.
It is used in impersonal constructions.
There will be many job opportunities in the future.
Habrá muchas oportunidades de empleo en el futuro.

Etymology

From the Latin 'habere', which means 'to have' or 'to possess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we'll have to see
It means that it is necessary to observe or consider something before making a decision.
habrá que verlo
we'll have to wait
It indicates that it is necessary to have patience until something happens.
habrá que esperar
more than there will be
It refers to something that is expected in greater quantity or intensity.
más de lo que habrá

Related Words

haber
Auxiliary and main verb that expresses existence.
haber
había
Form of the verb haber in the past.
había
habrá hecho
Refers to a future action that has already been completed.
habrá hecho

Slang Meanings

Colloquial expression to refer to inevitability.
If it continues like this, there will be problems, you know.
Si sigue así, habrá problemas, lo sabes.
Informal use to anticipate something.
At the party, there will be a lot of music.
En la fiesta habrá mucha música.