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

it is probable that
indicates that there is a possibility that something will happen.
es probable que
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

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.