Probabilidades (en. Odds)

/pɾoβabilidaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The measure of the likelihood of an event occurring.
The probabilities of winning the lottery are extremely low.
Las probabilidades de ganar la lotería son extremadamente bajas.
Study of random events and their behavior.
The theory of probabilities is fundamental in statistics.
La teoría de las probabilidades es fundamental en la estadística.
Proportion that indicates how likely an event is.
The probability of rain for tomorrow is 70%.
Las probabilidades de lluvia para mañana son del 70%.

Etymology

From Latin 'probabilitas', which comes from 'probabilis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have high probabilities
To have a high chance of something happening.
Tener muchas probabilidades
Probabilities in favor
Situation in which the chances of success are greater.
Probabilidades a favor
Probability calculation
Method for determining the likelihood of certain events occurring.
Cálculo de probabilidades

Related Words

probable
That has a high likelihood of occurring.
probable
event
Occurrence or event that may have a probability of happening.
evento
risk
The likelihood of an unwanted event occurring.
riesgo

Slang Meanings

To be in the game
I have good probabilities, so I am in the game.
Tengo buenas probabilidades, así que estoy en la jugada.
To go for it all
I'm going to go for it all, the probabilities are in my favor.
Voy a ir a por todas, las probabilidades están a mi favor.