Predicción (en. Prediction)

/pɾe.ðiˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Statement or judgment about an event that will occur in the future.
The weather prediction announced rain for tomorrow.
La predicción del tiempo anunció lluvia para mañana.
Projection based on data and analysis.
The economic prediction suggests an increase in inflation.
La predicción económica sugiere un aumento en la inflación.
Forecast made by an expert or through a study.
His prediction about the outcome of the match was accurate.
Su predicción sobre el resultado del partido fue acertada.

Etymology

From the Latin 'praedictio', which means 'announcement' or 'prediction'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To make a prediction
To make a statement about what is going to happen.
hacer una predicción
Weather prediction
Announcement about future weather conditions.
predicción del tiempo
Accurate prediction
When a prediction turns out to be correct.
predicción acertada

Related Words

To predict
To make a statement about something that will happen in the future.
predecir
Forecast
Anticipated assessment, especially in the context of weather or economy.
pronóstico
Vaticination
Prediction or announcement of a future thing, often related to the supernatural.
vaticinio

Slang Meanings

Any statement that cannot be proven.
That's just a prediction, not a fact.
Esa es solo una predicción, no un hecho.
Use of tarot or cards to make predictions.
He went to consult a tarot reader for a prediction about his future.
Fue a consultar a una tarotista para obtener una predicción sobre su futuro.