Porvenir (en. Future)

/poɾβeˈniɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The time that is to come.
The future is always uncertain.
El porvenir siempre es incierto.
The possibility of developing or progressing in the future.
Today's decisions will determine our future.
Las decisiones de hoy determinarán nuestro porvenir.

Etymology

From Latin 'provenire', which means 'to come forward'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the future is uncertain
The future is unpredictable.
el porvenir es incierto
a bright future
A promising or successful future.
un porvenir brillante
think about the future
Reflecting on what is to come.
pensar en el porvenir

Related Words

future
Time that is to come.
futuro
destiny
The course that events follow in a person's life.
destino

Slang Meanings

A future full of possibilities.
With her talent, she has a bright future.
Con su talento, tiene un porvenir brillante.
The projection of personal or professional life.
He is working hard to secure his future.
Está trabajando duro para asegurar su porvenir.