The Future Tense of Double-R Verbs
Some irregular verbs take the stem-dropping pattern you learned previously one step further. When forming the futuro semplice, these verbs contract so much that they develop a double rr in their stem.
The standard future endings (-ò, -ai, -à, -emo, -ete, -anno) attach directly to these new double-R stems.
Here are the most common double-R verbs you will use:
| Verb | Future Stem | io | tu | lui/lei | noi | voi | loro |
|---|
| bere (to drink) | berr- | berrò | berrai | berrà | berremo | berrete | berranno |
| tenere (to keep) | terr- | terrò | terrai | terrà | terremo | terrete | terranno |
| venire (to come) | verr- | verrò | verrai | verrà | verremo | verrete | verranno |
| volere (to want) | vorr- | vorrò | vorrai | vorrà | vorremo | vorrete | vorranno |
When setting strict fitness goals, you will often use the future tense of volere to declare what you will want to achieve, whether that requires a strict dieta (diet) or a daily sforzo (effort).
Likewise, use venire to commit to when you will show up to the gym.
To reach your target peso (weight), you might need to reconsider what you drink. Use the future tense of bere to declare your healthy new habits.
Finally, use tenere (to keep) when discussing how you will maintain your progress, stick to your esercizio (exercise), and build strong muscles (il muscolo).
