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    Probable (en. Likely)

    /pɾoˈβla.βle/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That it is very likely to happen or be true.
    It is probable that it will rain tomorrow.
    Es probable que llueva mañana.
    That has a foundation or reason to be considered true.
    It is probable that his version of the events is the correct one.
    Es probable que su versión de los hechos sea la correcta.
    That results from a rational judgment as possible.
    His behavior is probable given the group pressure.
    Su comportamiento es probable dada la presión del grupo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'probabilis', meaning 'that can be proven'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more probable than
    is used to compare the probability between two facts or situations.
    más probable que
    to be probable
    refers to a situation that has a high likelihood of being true.
    ser probable
    it is probable that
    indicates that there is a possibility that something will happen.
    es probable que

    Related Words

    probability
    The possibility of an event occurring.
    probabilidad
    probably
    Adverb that indicates the high probability that something is true.
    probablemente
    tester
    One who tests or examines.
    probador

    Slang Meanings

    It is more than probable
    With the weather as it is, it is more than probable that they will cancel the game.
    Con el clima que hace, es más que probable que cancelen el partido.
    Almost certain
    With the accepted exam, it is already almost certain that I will pass the course.
    Con el examen aceptado, ya es casi seguro que pase el curso.