English–Spanish

“predict” in Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeˈβeɾ/

Example

Es difícil prever el tiempo para mañana.

It is difficult to predict the weather for tomorrow.

Illustration for prever (predict)

How to say “predict” in Spanish

“Predict” in Spanish is prever.

An analyst projecting current data into a future outcome.

Full entry for prever: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with prever

Muchas empresas intentan prever pérdidas antes de invertir.

Many companies try to predict losses before investing.

Tips for using prever

  • Prever is common in formal reports and technical writing and sounds more official than pensar or esperar in everyday speech.

Other Spanish words for “predict”

No puedo predecir el futuro.

I can't predict the future.

No puedo anticipar su reacción.

I can't predict his reaction.

No puedo vaticinar lo que pasará.

I cannot predict what will happen.

¿Cómo pronosticas que será el partido mañana?

How do you predict the match will turn out tomorrow?

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