Estimación (en. Estimate)
/es.ti.ma.'sjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Assessment or judgment made about something or someone.
His estimation of the project price was very accurate.
Su estimación sobre el precio del proyecto fue muy precisa.
Approximate calculation of a value.
The estimation of the delivery time was incorrect.
La estimación del tiempo de entrega fue errónea.
Positive consideration one has of someone.
He is held in high esteem among his colleagues.
Tiene una alta estimación entre sus colegas.
Etymology
From Latin 'estimatione', which derives from 'estimo' (to value, to consider).
Common Phrases and Expressions
good estimation
Positive assessment of something or someone.
buena estimación
to be held in high regard
To be valued or appreciated by others.
estar en buena estima
low regard
Negative assessment or contempt towards someone or something.
mal estima
Related Words
estimator
Person who estimates or values.
estimador
estimative
That which relates to estimation.
estimativo
to estimate
To value or consider something.
estimar
Slang Meanings
To have a good opinion of someone.
I hold him in high esteem.
Lo tengo en mucha estimación.
To make a quick and not accurate assessment.
I'm going to make a quick estimation of the cost.
Voy a hacer una estimación rápida del costo.