Understanding the Subjunctive Future in Português
The Subjunctive Future is a special way of talking about things that might happen in the future. It's like dreaming about what could be. We use it when we want to talk about things that are not certain but possible.
Important Points
- Used for actions that are uncertain or possible in the future.
- Often follows words like 'when', 'if', or 'as soon as'.
- Commonly used in conditional sentences.
How to Form the Subjunctive Future
To form the Subjunctive Future, we start with the verb in its infinitive form. Then, we add special endings. For regular verbs, the endings are the same for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs.
Important Points
- For 'eu', use the infinitive form.
- For 'tu', add 'es' to the infinitive.
- For 'ele/ela/você', use the infinitive form.
- For 'nós', add 'mos' to the infinitive.
- For 'vós', add 'des' to the infinitive.
- For 'eles/elas/vocês', use the infinitive form.
Examples
- Quando eu falar com ela, direi a verdade.
- Se eles partirem amanhã, chegarão a tempo.
- Assim que nós terminarmos o trabalho, poderemos descansar.
When to Use the Subjunctive Future
The Subjunctive Future is not used all the time. We use it when something in the future depends on something else happening first. It's like saying, 'If this happens, then that might happen.'
Important Points
- Use it after 'quando' (when) to talk about future possibilities.
- Use it after 'se' (if) to talk about conditions.
- Use it after 'assim que' (as soon as) to talk about future plans.
Examples
- Quando eles chegarem, começaremos a festa.
- Se tu vieres, ficarei muito feliz.
- Assim que ela souber a resposta, me dirá.