future continuous
[ˈfjuːtʃər kənˈtɪnjuəs]
noun
futuro contínuo
1. A verb tense that expresses an action that will be ongoing at a specific time in the future, formed with 'will be' + present participle (-ing form)
At this time tomorrow, I will be working on the project.
Nesta hora amanhã, estarei trabalhando no projeto.
2. A grammatical structure used to indicate duration or continuation of an action in the future
They will be studying for the exam all week.
Eles estarão estudando para o exame a semana toda.
3. The progressive aspect applied to future time reference
She will be traveling when you arrive.
Ela estará viajando quando você chegar.
The future continuous is fundamental to English grammar instruction in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian English teaching contexts, it's commonly called 'futuro contínuo,' while some textbooks may use 'futuro progressivo.' This tense is essential for describing planned or scheduled future activities and is frequently emphasized in international English proficiency exams like TOEFL and IELTS.
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