Spanish Conversation · Level 41
75 words
Spanish word
especulación
Pronunciation
IPA/espekulaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounspeculation
Example
No difundas especulaciones sobre su vida privada.
Don't spread speculation about his private life.
More examples
En las redes sociales, la especulación se difunde rápidamente.
On social media, speculation spreads quickly.
Core concept
A tentative conclusion drawn from insufficient evidence.
Common phrases
rumores y especulación
rumors and speculation
especulación pública
public speculation
Similar words
sospecha: Harbors a feeling that someone has done wrong or is hiding something, without proof.
rumor: Spreads unconfirmed stories that circulate by word of mouth.
suposición: Takes a supposition as a working assumption when imagining outcomes or arguing.
conjetura: Forms a reasoned guess from sparse evidence to reach a probable conclusion.
Definition in Spanish
Idea u opinión formulada sin pruebas seguras; en contextos financieros, operación sobre activos con intención de obtener beneficio por variaciones de precio.
Word origin
From Latin speculatio 'observation, contemplation', from specere 'to look', originally meaning careful watching and later applied to conjectures without proof and to profit-seeking market operations.
Usage tips
- 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.