Spanish Conversation · Level 3
87 words
Spanish word
intuir
Pronunciation
IPA/inˈtwiɾ/
Meaning
- verbhave a hunch
Example
Yo intuyo que ella llegará tarde.
I have a hunch that she will arrive late.
More examples
Se intuye peligro en la oscuridad.
One can sense danger in the dark.
Core concept
An inner nudge from subtle clues.
Common phrases
intuir algo
have a hunch about something
intuir que
have a hunch that
intuir peligro
sense danger
Similar words
sospechar: Suspects a problem or hidden motive from weak or uncertain information.
suponer: Takes something as likely without clear evidence, on tentative grounds.
adivinar: Infers or guesses an outcome with almost no clues, sometimes correctly.
notar: Perceives a fact or detail by paying close attention to sights or sounds.
Definition in Spanish
Llegar a una impresión o suposición a partir de señales, presentimientos o sensaciones más que de pruebas racionales.
Word origin
From Latin intueri 'to look at', where the idea of looking inward developed into perceiving by feeling rather than by reason.
Usage tips
- Intuir commonly appears as intuir que + clause and signals a tentative impression rather than firm evidence, so speakers often soften it with puede que or parece.