A Guide to Using the Futuro Semplice in Italian

The futuro semplice (simple future) is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. It’s similar to saying “will” or “shall” in English. Here’s how beginners can use it step-by-step:

1. When to Use Futuro Semplice

Use futuro semplice for:

Talking about future actions or events:
- Domani andrò al mercato. (Tomorrow, I will go to the market.)
- Noi vedremo un film stasera. (We will watch a movie tonight.)
Making promises or predictions:
- Ti chiamerò presto. (I will call you soon.)
- Pioverà domani. (It will rain tomorrow.)
Giving instructions or expressing possibilities in the future:
- Quando arrivi, mi scriverai un messaggio. (When you arrive, you will write me a message.)

2. How to Form the Futuro Semplice

Start with the verb’s infinitive
Drop the final -e (for regular verbs)
Add the future endings:

Subject	Future Ending
Io	-ò
Tu	-ai
Lui/Lei	-à
Noi	-emo
Voi	-ete
Loro	-anno

Examples with Regular Verbs

-ARE Verb: Parlare (to talk)

Subject	Futuro Semplice
Io	parlerò (I will talk)
Tu	parlerai (You will talk)
Lui/Lei	parlerà (He/She will talk)
Noi	parleremo (We will talk)
Voi	parlerete (You all will talk)
Loro	parleranno (They will talk)

-ERE Verb: Leggere (to read)

Subject	Futuro Semplice
Io	leggerò (I will read)
Tu	leggerai (You will read)
Lui/Lei	leggerà (He/She will read)
Noi	leggeremo (We will read)
Voi	leggerete (You all will read)
Loro	leggeranno (They will read)

-IRE Verb: Dormire (to sleep)

Subject	Futuro Semplice
Io	dormirò (I will sleep)
Tu	dormirai (You will sleep)
Lui/Lei	dormirà (He/She will sleep)
Noi	dormiremo (We will sleep)
Voi	dormirete (You all will sleep)
Loro	dormiranno (They will sleep)

3. Irregular Verbs

Some verbs are irregular in the futuro semplice, but their endings are regular. The root changes slightly.

Common Irregular Verbs:

Infinitive	Future Root	Example (Io form)
Essere	sar-	Io sarò (I will be)
Avere	avr-	Io avrò (I will have)
Andare	andr-	Io andrò (I will go)
Fare	far-	Io farò (I will do/make)
Venire	verr-	Io verrò (I will come)
Potere	potr-	Io potrò (I will be able to)