Predice (en. Predicts)

/pɾeˈðise/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To forecast or indicate what will happen in the future.
The meteorologist predicts rain for tomorrow.
El meteorólogo predice lluvia para mañana.
To guess or anticipate future events based on signs or indirect clues.
She predicts the outcome of the game based on statistics.
Ella predice el resultado del partido basándose en estadísticas.
To make a statement about the future based on certain evidence or information.
The study predicts an increase in the global population.
El estudio predice un aumento en la población mundial.

Etymology

From Latin 'praedictio', meaning announcement of what is to happen.

Common Phrases and Expressions

predicts the future
It refers to anticipating what will happen in the coming time.
predice el futuro
predicts your luck
It means making a projection about the favorable or unfavorable events that may happen to someone.
predice tu suerte

Related Words

prediction
A statement about what may happen in the future.
predicción
prophecy
A statement said to have been revealed by some deity about future events.
profecía

Slang Meanings

When someone makes a statement about something certain.
That gossip you heard, you don't predict it, you confirm it.
Ese chisme que escuchaste, no lo predices, lo confirmas.
Using intuition to make informal predictions.
He always predicts what the weather will be like without checking the forecast.
Él siempre predice cómo será el clima sin mirar el pronóstico.