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    Profecía (en. Prophecy)

    /pro.feˈθi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Prediction considered inevitable or certain.
    His prophecy about climate change has become increasingly relevant.
    Su profecía sobre el cambio climático se ha vuelto cada vez más relevante.
    Statement or declaration about a future event.
    Nostradamus' prophecy has intrigued many generations.
    La profecía de Nostradamus ha intrigado a muchas generaciones.
    Statement made by a prophet.
    The prophecy announcing the arrival of the Messiah is found in the scriptures.
    La profecía que anunció la llegada del mesías se encuentra en las escrituras.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'propheteia', meaning 'prediction, expression of divine will'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    self-fulfilling prophecy
    A situation in which a prediction causes itself to be fulfilled.
    profecía autocumplida
    prophecy of misfortune
    Prediction that suggests an unfortunate future.
    profecía de mala suerte
    biblical prophecy
    Pronouncement or sacred declaration about future events according to the Bible.
    profecía bíblica

    Related Words

    prophet
    Person who receives and conveys divine or supernatural messages.
    profeta
    prediction
    Assertion of a future event based on current signs.
    predicción
    omen
    Sign or indication interpreted as a forecast of an event.
    augurio

    Slang Meanings

    Prediction taken lightly.
    That prophecy is worthless; it's just a rumor.
    Esa profecía no vale nada, es solo un rumor.
    A situation that feels inevitable.
    The arrival of winter is a prophecy we all know.
    La llegada del invierno es una profecía que todos conocemos.