Spanish Conversation · Level 137
44 words
Spanish word
suposición
Pronunciation
IPA/suposiˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounassumption
Example
No hagas suposiciones sin preguntar.
Don't make assumptions without asking.
More examples
Poner en duda una suposición evita malentendidos.
Questioning an assumption avoids misunderstandings.
Core concept
A working hypothesis used as the basis for action.
Common phrases
aceptar una suposición
accept an assumption
poner en duda una suposición
questioning an assumption
suposición común
common assumption
Similar words
hipótesis: Proposes a provisional explanation for observations that can be tested.
conjetura: Infers a tentative conclusion from sparse clues or limited evidence.
presunción: Regards a claim as likely in practice despite lacking sufficient proof.
Definition in Spanish
Idea provisional que se acepta como verdadera sin pruebas concluyentes y que sirve de base para razonar o actuar.
Word origin
Formed from suponer 'to suppose' plus the noun-forming suffix -ción, with suponer tracing to Latin supponere 'sub' + 'ponere', so the word names placing a premise beneath reasoning.
Usage tips
- The written accent on the ó in suposición marks final-syllable stress and must be included in writing, as dropping it is a spelling error.