Previsión (en. Forecast)
/pɾeβiˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Anticipation of a future event.
The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.
La previsión del clima predice lluvia para mañana.
Provision or plan made to face something that may happen.
They made a forecast for next year's budget.
Hicieron una previsión para el presupuesto del próximo año.
Quality of being cautious or having foresight.
His foresight allowed him to avoid losses in the investment.
Su previsión le permitió evitar pérdidas en la inversión.
Etymology
From the Latin 'praedictio', which means prediction or anticipation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
future foresight
Anticipation or planning for future events.
previsión de futuro
to make a forecast
Taking early measures to avoid problems.
hacer previsión
with foresight
Acting in a planned and anticipatory manner.
con previsión
Related Words
foresee
To anticipate or look ahead at something.
prever
prevention
Action of preventing or avoiding something bad from happening.
prevención
projection
Planning regarding the future development of something.
proyección
Slang Meanings
The act of anticipating in everyday life.
I always have foresight when going out with friends.
Siempre tengo previsión cuando salgo con amigos.
Quality of being cautious in risky situations.
That foresight saved me from a big problem at work.
Esa previsión me salvó de un gran problema en el trabajo.