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    Estimaban (en. Estimated)

    /es.tiˈma.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To claim that something is worth a certain way.
    They estimated that the project would be necessary for the community.
    Ellos estimaban que el proyecto sería necesario para la comunidad.
    To calculate the value or importance of something.
    The experts estimated that the investment would be profitable.
    Los expertos estimaban que la inversión sería rentable.
    To form a judgment or opinion about someone or something.
    We estimated that she had many qualities.
    Nosotros estimábamos que ella tenía muchas cualidades.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aestimare', which means to value or consider.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    They estimated that the work would be difficult.
    They thought that the work would involve a lot of effort.
    Estimaban que el trabajo iba a ser difícil
    They estimated the costs of the project.
    They calculated the necessary expenses to carry out the project.
    Estimaban los costos del proyecto

    Related Words

    estimate
    To value something or someone.
    estimar
    estimation
    Judgment or assessment about something.
    estimación
    estimative
    Related to estimation.
    estimativo

    Slang Meanings

    To think that something is true without complete evidence.
    They estimated that their friend would arrive on time, but they didn't know for sure.
    Ellos estimaban que su amigo llegaría a tiempo, pero no lo sabían a ciencia cierta.
    To make a guess about someone's future behavior.
    They estimate that he won't go to the party, but they still invite him.
    Estiman que él no irá a la fiesta, pero igual lo invitan.