Meaning
La expresión en inglés «What will you do» se utiliza para preguntar a alguien acerca de sus planes o acciones futuras. Esta pregunta se centra en lo que una persona tiene pensado realizar en un momento posterior al presente. Es una forma de indagar sobre decisiones o intenciones futuras.
Ejemplo de uso: Si alguien te pregunta «What will you do if you win the lottery?», te están preguntando qué acciones tomarías en caso de ganar la lotería. Aquí se busca conocer tus planes o ideas sobre esa situación hipotética.
En términos de estructura gramatical, «What will you do» se compone de:
Esta pregunta es útil en diversas situaciones, ya sea en conversaciones cotidianas, entrevistas o al discutir posibles escenarios futuros.
Today's Sentences
- What will you do this summer?
- What will you do this weekend?
- What will you do for Christmas?
- What will you do for your birthday?
- What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
- Writer's Note
01
What will you do this summer?
Situation 1
Do you have plans after school ends?
I’m still thinking about it.
What will you do this summer?
¿Qué harás este verano?
Nothing special.
Wanna hang out?
¿Quieres pasar el rato?
Sure!
Situation 2
What will you do this summer?
We usually drive up to our cabin by the lake.
That sounds relaxing.
You’re welcome to come for a weekend, if you like?
02
What will you do this weekend?
Situation 1
What will you do this weekend?
Probably just hang out at the beach with my friends.
Yea, dips in the ocean and cool off with a drink.
Exactly.
You should come and get to know my friends.
Deberías venir y conocer a mis amigos.
Situation 2
Are you off work now?
Yea.
What will you do this weekend?
¿Qué harás este fin de semana?
I’m gonna be lazy and catch up on some sleep.
I know how you feel, it’s been a rough week.
Call me if you get bored.
Llámame si te aburres.
03
What will you do for Christmas?
Situation 1
What will you do for Christmas?
We’re going to see my family this Christmas.
That sounds lovely.
Yea, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen them.
Situation 2
What will you do for Christmas this year?
We’ve invited our whole family and extended families to spend Christmas together.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a full house.
Parece que va a estar lleno.
I expect it to be a little over the top.
It might be the last time I ever invite anyone over.
Podría ser la última vez que invite a alguien.
04
What will you do for your birthday?
Situation 1
What will you do for your birthday?
I don’t really like celebrating my birthday.
Really?
Why is that?
¿Por qué es eso?
All the attention makes me feel uncomfortable.
Situation 2
Hey, isn’t it your birthday this week?
Hola, ¿no es tu cumpleaños esta semana?
Yea, it is.
What will you do for your birthday?
I think my friends are planning a surprise party.
But they don’t know that I know.
Pero ellos no saben que yo sé.
05
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
Situation 1
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I’m planning a romantic dinner for my boyfriend.
Really?
That’s so cute.
Eso es tan lindo.
He always does so many things for me.
I thought it would be a nice way to do something nice for him.
Pensé que sería una buena manera de hacer algo agradable para él.
Situation 2
Gosh, it’s February already?
Yea, what will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I have no idea.
Valentine’s Day is so overrated.
El Día de San Valentín está muy sobrevalorado.
I agree.
But you know what they say, ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’.
Pero ya sabes lo que dicen, «Happy Wife, Happy Life».
Writer's Note
A phrase similar to "What will you do" is "What are you going to do?" Here are some examples to help you.
- What will you do for New Year's Eve? 👉 What are you going to do for New Year's Eve?
- What will you do for dinner tonight? 👉 What are you going to do for dinner tonight?
- What will she do for the baby shower? 👉 What is she going to do for the baby shower?
- What will he do before the wedding starts? 👉 What is he going to do before the wedding starts?
- What will they do after the award ceremony? 👉 What are they going to do after the award ceremony?
What will you do with all these sentences? What are you going to study after you're done with week's English sentences? Make up your own sentences and practice saying them aloud. Can you incorporate them into your daily conversation. If so, go for it! You're only going to get better from here.
