Spanish word

pronóstico

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈnostiko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounforecast

Example

El pronóstico del tiempo dice que mañana lloverá.

The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow.

Illustration for pronóstico (forecast)

More examples

¿Ya viste el pronóstico de lluvia para hoy?

Have you already seen today's rain forecast?

Core concept

A numerical forecast report listing expected temperatures and precipitation.

Common phrases

  • pronóstico de lluvia

    rain forecast

  • pronóstico para el fin de semana

    weekend forecast

Similar words

predicción: Makes a reasoned prediction of future events or results from current evidence.
previsión: Offers anticipated conditions framed to help with preparation and resource allocation.
estimación: Estimates approximate quantities or results by applying data and prior knowledge.

Definition in Spanish

Información que anticipa lo que ocurrirá en el futuro, basada en datos, observaciones o modelos, especialmente usada para el tiempo.

Word origin

Built from Greek roots pró- 'before' and gnōsis 'knowledge', adopted into Spanish via Latin to denote a prediction made beforehand.

Usage tips

  • Although similar to English 'prognosis', Spanish pronóstico is commonly used for weather and general forecasts while English 'prognosis' is more often medical, so collocations differ.

Other meanings

  • predictionnoun
  • outlooknoun

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