Supuestos (en. Assumptions)

su-pues-tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Conditions or situations assumed as valid for the development of an argument or analysis.
The assumptions of the economic model must be reviewed.
Los supuestos del modelo económico deben ser revisados.
Considerations taken into account without concrete evidence.
The assumptions made by the researcher were questioned.
Los supuestos que hizo el investigador fueron cuestionados.
Prior adjustments made to achieve a goal.
There are several assumptions in the project planning.
Existen varios supuestos en la planificación del proyecto.

Etymology

From the verb 'to assume', from Latin 'supponere', which means 'to place underneath'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

assumptions and assumptions (feminine)
Refers to situations assumed in a specific way, usually in contexts of uncertainty.
supuestos y supuestas
under assumptions of
Indicates that a conclusion is based on certain conditions considered valid.
bajo supuestos de

Related Words

to assume
To assume something as true without definitive proof.
suponer
hypothesis
A proposition presented as a provisional explanation for a phenomenon.
hipótesis
presumption
The act of assuming something without proof.
presunción

Slang Meanings

Things taken for granted.
In this meeting, only assumptions will be discussed.
En esta reunión, solo se hablará de supuestos.
Ideas that are not confirmed but are discussed.
The assumptions being handled are very diverse.
Los supuestos que se manejan son muy variados.