Unlikely (es. Improbable)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Es improbable que llueva hoy.
It is unlikely to rain today.
Context: daily life El gato subió al árbol, pero es improbable que baje.
The cat climbed the tree, but it is unlikely to come down.
Context: daily life Es improbable que haya muchos estudiantes en clase.
It is unlikely that there will be many students in class.
Context: education Intermediate (B1-B2)
Es improbable que ganemos el partido, pero tenemos que intentarlo.
It is unlikely that we will win the match, but we have to try.
Context: sport La idea de que un perro hable es bastante improbable.
The idea of a talking dog is quite unlikely.
Context: society Aunque es improbable, nunca debemos perder la esperanza de mejorar.
Although it is unlikely, we must never lose hope of improvement.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
La posibilidad de encuentro entre estos dos personajes históricos es improbable, pero intrigante.
The possibility of a meeting between these two historical figures is unlikely, but intriguing.
Context: history Aunque la solución parece improbable, a veces las ideas más originales nacen de la improbabilidad.
Although the solution seems unlikely, sometimes the most original ideas arise from improbability.
Context: philosophy El efecto de la luz en la percepción humana puede parecer improbable a primera vista, pero está sustentado por la ciencia.
The effect of light on human perception may seem unlikely at first glance, but it is supported by science.
Context: science Synonyms
- imposible
- descabellado
- insólito
- inverosímil