futuro

future

noun foo-TOO-roh Common

Origin: From Latin futurus (about to be), future participle of esse (to be).

Usage Note

Futuro functions both as a noun (il futuro = 'the future') and as an adjective (i progetti futuri = 'future projects'). In Italian grammar, futuro semplice and futuro anteriore name the two future tenses. As an adjective it typically follows the noun. The plural futuri is regular.

Examples

"Dobbiamo pensare al futuro dei nostri figli."

Natural Translation

We must think about our children's future.

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