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“speculation” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/espekulaˈθjon/

Example

No difundas especulaciones sobre su vida privada.

Don't spread speculation about his private life.

Illustration for especulación (speculation)

How to say “speculation” in Spanish

“Speculation” in Spanish is especulación.

A tentative conclusion drawn from insufficient evidence.

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

Example sentences with especulación

En las redes sociales, la especulación se difunde rápidamente.

On social media, speculation spreads quickly.

Tips for using especulación

  • When used about someone's private life, 'especulación' often implies an accusation, so speakers frequently hedge with words like 'parece' or 'según' when passing on unverified claims.

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