72.5.2 Present subjunctive or future indicative
Both tenses are correct in this context, but the tendency is to use quizá(s), tal vez and
posiblemente with the present subjunctive, and probablemente with the future
indicative.
Quizá(s)/tal vez/posiblemente alquilemos/alquilaremos un
apartamento.
Perhaps we’ll rent an apartment.
Probablemente celebraremos/celebremos nuestro aniversario en
casa.
We’ll probably celebrate our anniversary at home.18.3.3 (p. 92); 48.1.6 (p. 285); 49.1.3 (p. 293)
72.5.3 Present subjunctive
Es probable que se divorcien.
They’ll probably get divorced.
Puede (ser) que nos llamen mañana.
Perhaps they’ll call us tomorrow.18.3.3 (p. 92); 48.1.3 (p. 283); 48.1.5 (p. 284)
72.5.4 Future tense
Supongo que vendrá a la reunión.
I suppose he/she will come to the meeting.
Creo que nos quedaremos en casa.
I think we’ll stay at home.17.5.2 (p. 76); 50.1.2 (p. 296)
72.5.5 Conditional
Uncertainty about the future in relation to some moment in the past is usually
expressed with the conditional.
Creía que me llamarías.
I thought you would call me.
Pensábamos que nos encontrarían.
We thought they would find us.TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE 72.5