Spanish Conversation · Level 115
59 words
Spanish word
deducir
Pronunciation
IPA/deðuˈθiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdeduce
Example
Por su tono, puedo deducir que está enfadado.
From his tone, I can deduce that he is angry.
More examples
Del informe se puede deducir que las ventas han disminuido.
From the report one can deduce that sales have decreased.
Core concept
A conclusion reached by reasoning from available facts.
Common phrases
deducir que
deduce that
deducir de
deduce from
deducir conclusiones
draw conclusions
Similar words
inferir: Derives a conclusion logically from stated facts or formal premises.
suponer: Adopts a provisional assumption when supporting evidence is weak.
adivinar: Guesses an answer by intuition or luck without clear clues.
concluir: Reaches a final conclusion after examining arguments or information.
Definition in Spanish
Inferir algo y llegar a una conclusión razonada a partir de la información disponible.
Word origin
From Latin deducĕre (de- 'from' + ducĕre 'to lead'), originally 'lead away' and later used for 'draw out' or 'derive', giving the sense 'to infer'.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses deducir when a conclusion is supported by evidence, while suponer or quizá signal tentative guesses and English 'deduct' normally means 'subtract'.