Spanish Conversation · Level 103
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Spanish word
vaticinio
Pronunciation
IPA/batiˈθinjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounprediction
Example
El vaticinio del experto fue sorprendentemente exacto.
The expert's prediction was surprisingly accurate.
More examples
Tras varios años, se cumplió el vaticinio.
After several years, the prediction came true.
Core concept
Formal pronouncement forecasting a future occurrence.
Common phrases
hacer un vaticinio
make a prediction
cumplirse un vaticinio
a prediction coming true
Similar words
predicción: Estimates a future outcome from data, experience, or statistical models.
pronóstico: Projects expected conditions in a particular field, such as weather or the economy.
conjetura: Speculates about a possible future outcome without firm evidence or proof.
profecía: Claims that a future event is revealed by a divine or supernatural source.
Definition in Spanish
Declaración que anuncia un suceso futuro y que se hace a partir de intuición, análisis o supuesta visión, presentada con frecuencia en tono formal o solemne.
Word origin
The Spanish word traces to Latin vaticinium, from vates 'prophet' and vaticinari 'to prophesy', which accounts for its solemn register.
Usage tips
- Commonly found in journalism, literature, and formal commentary rather than casual speech, where predicción or pronóstico is more natural.