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    Profecía (en. Prophecy)

    /pɾo.feˈθi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Prediction about future events, often with divine or spiritual character.
    The prophecy is fulfilled when what was announced manifests.
    La profecía se cumple cuando se manifiesta lo que fue anunciado.
    Knowledge or warning about something that will happen in the future.
    Some believe in the prophecies of ancient oracles.
    Algunos creen en las profecías de los oráculos antiguos.
    Statement that is considered a message sent by a deity.
    Biblical prophecy attracts many believers.
    La profecía bíblica atrae a muchos creyentes.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'propheteia', which means 'prediction' or 'statement made by a prophet.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    self-fulfilling prophecy
    A situation in which a prediction becomes reality simply because it was made.
    profecía autocumplida
    disaster prophecy
    Prediction that anticipates negative situations or disasters.
    profecía del desastre

    Related Words

    prophet
    Person who delivers messages or predictions, generally connected to the divine.
    profeta
    divination
    Practice of predicting the future by supernatural means.
    divinación

    Slang Meanings

    prophecy lightly
    Don't take that warning as a prophecy lightly.
    No tomes esa advertencia como una profecía a la ligera.
    Conspiracy theory as a prophecy
    Some see conspiracy theories as prophecies of what is to come.
    Algunos ven las teorías de conspiración como profecías de lo que está por venir.