Adivinase (en. Guess)

/adiβiˈnase/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Form of the subjunctive of the verb adivinar, used to express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations.
I hope she guessed the answer correctly.
Espero que ella adivinase la respuesta correctamente.
Refers to the action of making a guess about something.
If I guessed the number, I would win a prize.
Si adivinase el número, ganaría un premio.
Can be used in informal contexts to suggest that someone try to discover something.
Guess who is calling you without looking.
Adivinase quién te está llamando sin mirar.

Etymology

From Latin 'adivinare', which means to foresee or conjecture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guess, guess what
Phrase used to initiate a guessing game, inviting others to figure out the answer.
adivina adivinanza
guess who’s coming to dinner
Expression used to create anticipation about someone's arrival.
adivina quién viene a cenar

Related Words

guessing game
Game or activity in which you have to guess an object, person, or situation based on clues.
adivinanza
to guess
Verb that means to discover or intuit something hidden or unknown.
adivinar

Slang Meanings

Use 'adivinase' in a playful context
If you don't know the answer, just guess, there’s nothing to lose.
Si no sabes la respuesta, solo adivinase, no hay pérdida.
Use 'adivinase' to start a guessing game among friends
Let’s guess a couple of fun things about ourselves.
Vamos a adivinase un par de cosas divertidas sobre nosotros.