Suposición (en. Assumption)

/suposiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of assuming something.
His assumption about the outcome was incorrect.
Su suposición sobre el resultado era equivocada.
Proposition taken as a basis to derive conclusions.
The assumption of the experiment was confirmed by the results.
La suposición del experimento fue confirmada por los resultados.
Idea or belief that is not supported by clear evidence.
Do not base your decision on assumptions.
No bases tu decisión en suposiciones.

Etymology

From Latin 'suppositio', meaning 'the act of assuming.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make an assumption
To formulate an idea or belief without evidence.
hacer suposición
under the assumption
Based on an unconfirmed idea.
bajo suposición
erroneous assumption
Incorrect or false belief.
suposición errónea

Related Words

to assume
To accept something as true without evidence.
suponer
budget
Plan based on assumptions about the future.
presupuesto

Slang Meanings

Unfounded belief.
That is just an assumption; you can't make decisions like that.
Esa es solo una suposición, no puedes tomar decisiones así.
Something taken as true without evidence.
Don't trust assumptions; look for concrete facts.
No te fíes de suposiciones, busca hechos concretos.