Provocarán

Provocarán is the third-person plural form of the Spanish verb provocar in the simple future indicative. It expresses that they, or you all (ustedes), will provoke or cause something to happen in the future. The verb provocar means to provoke, cause, trigger, or bring about, often referring to events, reactions, or consequences.

Etymology and form: Provocar derives from Latin provocare, formed from pro- (forward) and vocare (to call). In the futuro simple, -arán is the ending for ellos/ellas/ustedes, yielding provocarán. The form carries an accent on the final syllable to mark the pronunciation: pro-vo-ca-RÁN.

Grammatical notes: Provocarán is a regular -ar verb form in the future tense. It requires a direct object when the meaning is to cause something specific, as in “provocarán cambios” or “provocarán una reacción.” It can also be used in a more figurative sense, such as provoking a response, a debate, or a crisis.

Usage: The phrase is neutral in tone and common in both spoken and written Spanish. It can describe anticipated outcomes in politics, social contexts, science, or everyday situations. Depending on the subject, it may refer to people, organizations, or groups acting to bring about an effect.

Examples:

- Los nuevos anuncios provocarán muchas preguntas.

- Si se implementan esas medidas, provocarán un giro en la economía.

See also: provocar, futuro simple, conjugation of -ar verbs.