Serán (en. Will be)

/seˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that something will exist or become something in the future.
They will be engineers after graduating.
Ellos serán ingenieros después de graduarse.
Expresses future certainty about a state or condition.
The weather will be warm next week.
El clima será cálido la próxima semana.
It is used in conditional or hypothetical constructions.
If they study, they will be successful.
Si estudian, serán exitosos.

Etymology

From Latin 'esse', which means to be.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there will be tough times
indicates that the coming days will be complicated.
serán tiempos difíciles
there will be other stories
refers to the fact that the situation will change substantially.
serán otras historias
there will be better days
indicates hope that more favorable situations will come.
serán mejores días

Related Words

to be
verb that denotes existence or state.
ser
seriousness
quality of being serious.
seriedad
serene
state of tranquility.
sereno

Slang Meanings

Refers to something future and promising.
When I finish my degree, there will be times of celebration.
Cuando termine la carrera, serán tiempos de fiesta.
Can be used ironically to refer to something that will not happen.
If you think they will come, it will be pure nonsense.
Si piensas que vendrán, será puro cuento.