Future reference in portuguese: the case for a volitive periphrasis

The aim of this paper is to investigate the occurrences [ querer + verb in infinitive] Portuguese and its implications comparison ir infinitive], two constructions that express futurity. Based on notion exposed by Bybee Pagliuca (1987) concept desire one most common lexical sources future markers, we propose there an association between volition futurity made speakers Portuguese. study draws theoretical underpinnings Usage Based-Linguistics Construction Grammar explore uses as a construction indicates reference. We argue licenses multiple can be activated speaker during communicative situation. This contributes research verbal periphrasis reference from point view.