Probablemente (en. Probably)

/pɾoβaβleˈmente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Expresses the probability that an action or situation is true.
We will probably go to the movies tonight.
Probablemente iremos al cine esta noche.
It is used to make assumptions about the future.
It will probably be nice weather tomorrow.
Probablemente hará buen tiempo mañana.
It is used to indicate that something is very probable, but not certain.
She will probably not come to the meeting.
Probablemente ella no vendrá a la reunión.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'probabilis', which means 'that can be tested or is probable'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

probably yes
Indicates that it is very likely that something is affirmative.
probablemente sí
probably not
Indicates that it is very likely that something is negative.
probablemente no
it is probable that
It is used to start a supposition about a future situation.
es probable que
seems probable
It refers to something having a good chance of being true.
parece probable

Related Words

probable
That has a high possibility of occurring.
probable
possibility
The quality of being possible.
possibilidad
uncertainty
The situation of not having certainty about something.
incertidumbre

Slang Meanings

Most likely
That is most likely going to happen.
Eso lo más seguro que va a pasar.
It is a fact
It is a fact that they will probably achieve it.
Es un hecho que probablemente lo logran.