Especulaciones (en. Speculations)

/espeku.la.θjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of speculating or conjecturing about a topic.
The speculations about the economy are affecting the market.
Las especulaciones sobre la economía están affecting the mercado.
Opinions that are not based on verifiable facts.
The speculations about his resignation are unfounded.
Las especulaciones acerca de su renuncia son infundadas.
Theories or conjectures that arise around a topic or person.
His speculations about the future of the project generate uncertainty.
Sus especulaciones sobre el futuro del proyecto generan incertidumbre.

Etymology

From Latin 'speculatio', which means 'observation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

financial speculations
Analysis or conjectures about the functioning of the financial market.
especulaciones financieras
avoid speculations
Not making unfounded assumptions about a topic.
evitar especulaciones
market speculation
Forecasts about market behavior.
especulación de mercado

Related Words

speculate
To form ideas or theories based on assumptions.
especular
conjecture
Judgment or idea formed without sufficient basis to be confirmed.
conjetura
rumor
Unconfirmed information that circulates from person to person.
rumor

Slang Meanings

Making hypotheses without foundations.
That conversation was filled with speculations about his personal life.
Esa conversación se llenó de especulaciones sobre su vida personal.
Talking about what could happen in the future.
At the meeting, there were only speculations about the new project.
En la reunión sólo había especulaciones sobre el nuevo proyecto.