Suponerse (en. Suppose)

/su.poˈneɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To assume that something is true or certain without having proof.
I assumed you would come to the party, but I didn't know you had plans.
Me suponía que vendrías a la fiesta, pero no sabía que tenías planes.
To believe or estimate that something is a certain way.
Supposing that everyone knows the rules is a mistake.
Suponerse que todos conocen las reglas es un error.
To make a hypothesis or assumption about something.
The book is supposed to be published next month.
Se supone que el libro se publicará el próximo mes.

Etymology

The verb 'suponerse' comes from the Latin 'supponere', which means 'to put beneath' or 'to suppose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to suppose that
It is used to express a general belief about a situation or action.
suponerse que
it is not supposed
It indicates that something should not be a certain way.
no se supone
suppose that
To call to imagine a hypothetical situation.
supón que

Related Words

to suppose
Verb that indicates the action of imagining or considering something as true.
suponer
assumption
Act of supposing something as true or certain.
suposición

Slang Meanings

To take for granted
The movie was supposed to be good, but it was a flop.
Se suponía que la película sería buena, pero fue un fiasco.
To take for granted
She was supposed to help me, but she never showed up.
Ella se supone que me ayudaría, pero nunca llegó.