Infiere (en. Infers)

/inˈfjere/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Derive a logical conclusion from something.
She infers that her friend is upset about her attitude.
Ella infiere que su amigo está molesto por su actitud.
Suggest or imply something without stating it clearly.
The comment made infers a criticism of his work.
El comentario que hizo infiere una crítica hacia su trabajo.
Conclude something based on the observation of facts.
It is inferred that the experiment was successful based on the results.
Se infiere que el experimento fue exitoso basándose en los resultados.
Interpret implicit information in a text or discourse.
When reading the book, it is inferred that the character has a dark past.
Al leer el libro, se infiere que el personaje tiene un pasado oscuro.

Etymology

From Latin 'inferre', which means 'to carry inward' or 'to bear.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

infers between the lines
Interpret information that is not explicit.
infiere entre líneas
from what is inferred
Based on what has been deduced or understood.
de lo que se infiere

Related Words

infer
The act of deducing or concluding something.
inferir
deduction
The process of reaching a conclusion from prior information.
deducción
conclusion
The final outcome of a reasoning process.
conclusión

Slang Meanings

Draw conclusions quickly.
Don't infer without having all the information.
No infieras sin tener toda la información.
Hint at something.
When he said that, I inferred that he was not happy.
Cuando dijo eso, yo inferí que no estaba contento.