future progressive
[ˈfjuːtʃər prəˈɡresɪv]
nounpl: future progressives
futuro contínuo
1. A verb tense that describes an action that will be in progress at a specific time in the future, formed with 'will be' or 'shall be' plus the present participle (-ing form)
At this time tomorrow, I will be working on the project.
Amanhã nesta hora, estarei trabalhando no projeto.
2. The grammatical construction used to express ongoing or continuous actions expected to occur in the future
She will be studying for her exams next week.
Ela estará estudando para seus exames na próxima semana.
The future progressive tense is primarily used in formal English grammar instruction and academic writing. In both American and Brazilian contexts, everyday speech often substitutes simpler constructions (like 'going to' + verb or present tense) instead of the formal future progressive. It is essential in professional and educational settings, particularly in writing and formal communication.
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