Suponiendo (en. Assuming)

/su.po'ni.en.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To assume or accept something as true without having proof.
Assuming that you arrive on time, we will start the meeting.
Suponiendo que llegues a tiempo, comenzaremos la reunión.
To concede something as true for the sake of argument or reasoning.
Assuming that the weather is favorable, we will go hiking.
Suponiendo que el clima sea favorable, iremos de excursión.
To make a hypothesis about a situation.
Assuming that the project is accepted, we will begin implementation.
Suponiendo que el proyecto se acepte, empezaremos la implementación.

Etymology

From the verb to assume, which comes from the Latin 'supponere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Assuming that
In the context of establishing a hypothesis.
suponiendo que
Assuming a scenario
Imagining a specific situation for analysis.
suponiendo un escenario

Related Words

Assume
Act of accepting something as true without proof.
suponer
Assumption
Belief or idea accepted without verification.
suposición
Budget
Values or ideas that are assumed as the basis for an argument.
presupuesto

Slang Meanings

To assume something in an informal or everyday manner.
I was assuming you would come to the party, but I didn't see you.
Estaba suponiendo que vendrías a la fiesta, pero no te vi.
Using 'assuming' in a lighter or colloquial context.
Assuming everything goes well, we can go to the beach this weekend.
Suponiendo que todo salga bien, podremos ir a la playa este fin de semana.