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    Suponen (en. Assume)

    /supone/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the action of considering or believing that something is in a certain way.
    They assume that the project will be completed on time.
    Ellos suponen que el proyecto se completará a tiempo.
    Establish a condition or premise that is accepted as true.
    They assume that if you study, you will pass the exam.
    Suponen que si estudias, aprobarás el examen.
    Make a judgment about something without having complete certainty.
    They should never assume that someone will act in a certain way.
    Nunca deben suponer que alguien actuará de cierta manera.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'supponere', which means 'to place underneath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they assume that
    indicates that someone believes or considers something to be true.
    suponen que
    not to assume
    indicates that there is no certainty or knowledge about something.
    no suponer
    as things are assumed to be
    reflects the general assumption about a topic.
    como se suponen las cosas

    Related Words

    assume
    the infinitive form of the related verb.
    suponer
    assumption
    what is considered to be true or real.
    supuesto
    supposition
    the act of assuming something.
    suposición

    Slang Meanings

    Sometimes used ironically to refer to unfounded assumptions.
    They assume that I will be late, but I am punctual.
    Suponen que llegaré tarde, pero soy puntual.
    In some contexts, it can mean to take on a responsibility that one does not have.
    They do not assume that I should do all the work.
    No suponen que yo deba hacer todo el trabajo.