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    Adivinando (en. Guessing)

    [adiβiˈnando]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To perform an act of foresight or conjecture about an unknown fact.
    She is guessing the correct answer to the riddle.
    Ella está adivinando la respuesta correcta al acertijo.
    To suggest or propose something based on intuition.
    The children are guessing what surprise awaits them at the party.
    Los niños están adivinando qué sorpresa les espera en la fiesta.
    To try to discover something without having clear evidence.
    He was guessing why you weren't answering the phone.
    Estuvo adivinando por qué no contestabas el teléfono.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'adivinar', which comes from the Latin 'adivina' with roots in 'ad-' (toward) and 'divinare' (to predict).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guessing in the dark
    Trying to guess without having clear information.
    adivinando en la oscuridad
    guessing the future
    Trying to predict what will happen.
    adivinando el futuro
    don't guess
    Warning not to assume something without evidence.
    no adivines

    Related Words

    to guess
    To discover something unknown through conjectures.
    adivinar
    riddle
    A problem or enigma that needs to be solved.
    acertijo

    Slang Meanings

    Riddle
    At the party, everyone started making riddles.
    En la fiesta, todos se pusieron a hacer adivinanzas.
    To take a glance
    He is taking a glance to guess what the box contains.
    Él está echando un vistazo para adivinar lo que contiene la caja.