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Certeza y Duda - Posibilidad y Probabilidad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la posibilidad y la probabilidad, como "set", "outlook" y "expected".

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Words Related to Certainty and Doubt
to admit of

to let something happen or exist

admitir

admitir

Ex: This plan admits of various approaches to problem-solving. 

Este plan admite de varios enfoques para resolver problemas.

a priori
a priori
[Adjetivo]

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

a priori

a priori

as likely as not

used to indicate that something is equally probable to happen or not happen

lo más probable es que, seguramente

lo más probable es que, seguramente

to [be] in with a chance of {sth}

to be likely for someone to succeed in doing something

tener muchas posibilidades

tener muchas posibilidades

could
could
[Verbo]

used to show the possibility of something happening or being the case

[verbo condicional de poder]

[verbo condicional de poder]

easily
easily
[Adverbio]

in a manner that suggests something could very well happen or be true

sin duda, indudablemente

sin duda, indudablemente

Ex: The project might easily fail without more funding. 

El proyecto podría fácilmente fracasar sin más financiación.

expected
expected
[Adjetivo]

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

esperado, previsto

esperado, previsto

Ex: The doctor explained the expected side effects of the medication to the patient before prescribing it. 

El médico explicó los efectos secundarios esperados del medicamento al paciente antes de recetarlo.

I dare say
I dare say
[Frase]

‌used to express the probability of something

no me sorprendería que

no me sorprendería que

to lend color to something

to add information or details to something in order to make it seem more credible or probable

embellecer

embellecer

like as not

used to point out the probability of something

lo más probable

lo más probable

likely
likely
[Adjetivo]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

probable

probable

Ex: Based on recent trends, it's likely that the company will see an increase in profits next quarter. 

Según las tendencias recientes, es probable que la empresa vea un aumento en las ganancias el próximo trimestre.

to look
to look
[Verbo]

to be likely to occur or to appear to be the case

parecer

parecer

Ex: It looks like we'll have to cancel our plans. 

Parece que tendremos que cancelar nuestros planes.

might
might
[Verbo]

used to express a possibility

es posible que, puede que

es posible que, puede que

Ex: We might go to the beach if the weather is nice. 

Podríamos ir a la playa si hace buen tiempo.

no doubt
no doubt
[Adverbio]

used to say that something is likely to happen or is true

sin duda, no cabe duda

sin duda, no cabe duda

Ex: The team's victory was achieved through hard work and determination, no doubt. 

La victoria del equipo se logró mediante el trabajo duro y la determinación, sin duda.

you will be (so|) lucky

used to emphasize the fact that someone's expectations or wishes are very unlikely to be fulfilled

¡sería un milagro!

¡sería un milagro!

Ex: Leave your car unlocked again, and you will be so lucky if it's still there in the morning. 
on spec
on spec
[Frase]

without any specific plans or assurance of success

a modo de inversión

a modo de inversión

ought to
ought to
[Verbo]

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

deber

deber

Ex: They ought to win the game, considering their strong performance in recent matches. 

Ellos deberían ganar el partido, considerando su fuerte desempeño en partidos recientes.

outlook
outlook
[Sustantivo]

one's thoughts or expectations regarding what will happen in the future

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: Despite the economic downturn, his outlook on the company's future remained optimistic. 

A pesar de la crisis económica, su perspectiva sobre el futuro de la compañía se mantuvo optimista.

paradoxical
paradoxical
[Adjetivo]

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

paradójico

paradójico

Ex: The paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics challenges traditional understandings of reality. 

La naturaleza paradójica de la mecánica cuántica desafía las comprensiones tradicionales de la realidad.

perhaps
perhaps
[Adverbio]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: She will perhaps consider the job offer, but she's exploring other options. 

Ella quizás considere la oferta de trabajo, pero está explorando otras opciones.

possibility
possibility
[Sustantivo]

possibility refers to the state or condition of being able to happen or exist, or a potential likelihood of something happening or being true

posibilidad

posibilidad

possible
possible
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: It is possible to learn a new language at any age. 

Es posible aprender un nuevo idioma a cualquier edad.

presumably
presumably
[Adverbio]

used to say that the something is believed to be true based on available information or evidence

presumiblemente, es de suponer

presumiblemente, es de suponer

Ex: The CEO's sudden resignation is presumably linked to the company's financial challenges. 

La renuncia repentina del CEO está presumiblemente relacionada con los desafíos financieros de la empresa.

presumption
presumption
[Sustantivo]

a belief that something is true without any proof

suposición

suposición

probabilistic
probabilistic
[Adjetivo]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

probabilístico

probabilístico

Ex: Statistical analysis often involves examining probabilistic relationships between variables. 

El análisis estadístico a menudo implica examinar las relaciones probabilísticas entre variables.

probability
probability
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: The researchers calculated the probability of success for their experiment. 

Los investigadores calcularon la probabilidad de éxito de su experimento.

probable
probable
[Adjetivo]

having a high possibility of happening or being true based on available evidence or circumstances

probable, posible

probable, posible

Ex: The detective considered the suspect's alibi to be probable, as it was supported by multiple witnesses. 

El detective consideró que la coartada del sospechoso era probable, ya que estaba respaldada por múltiples testigos.

probably
probably
[Adverbio]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: It will probably rain later in the evening, so bring an umbrella. 

Probablemente lloverá más tarde en la noche, así que lleva un paraguas.

safe bet
safe bet
[Sustantivo]

a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

apuesta segura, casi seguro

apuesta segura, casi seguro

Ex: Choosing the busiest café in town is usually a safe bet for good coffee. 

Elegir la cafetería más concurrida de la ciudad suele ser una apuesta segura para tomar buen café.

set
set
[Adjetivo]

prepared or likely prepared for something

listo, preparado

listo, preparado

Ex: She reviewed her notes one last time and felt set for the exam. 

Repasó sus notas una última vez y se sintió lista para el examen.

to [stand] a chance

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

tener posibilidades, tener opción

tener posibilidades, tener opción

Ex: Do small businesses stand a chance against such huge companies? 

¿Tienen posibilidades las pequeñas empresas frente a compañías tan enormes?

suspected
suspected
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of something bad) assumed to have happened or be the case without having any proof

presunto, posible

presunto, posible

Ex: The journalist wrote an article about the suspected corruption within the government, which stirred significant public interest. 

El periodista escribió un artículo sobre la corrupción sospechosa dentro del gobierno, lo que despertó un interés público significativo.

ten to one
ten to one
[Frase]

extremely likely

muy probablemente, lo más probable

muy probablemente, lo más probable

Ex: Ten to one, she already knows about the surprise. 

Muy probablemente ya sabe lo de la sorpresa.

well
well
[Adverbio]

quite likely to happen or be true

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: This strategy could well lead to success. 

Esta estrategia bien podría llevar al éxito.

will
will
[Verbo]

used to express what one deems true or probable

[verbo futuro]

[verbo futuro]

odds
odds
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place

las probabilidades, la posibilidad

las probabilidades, la posibilidad

Ex: The doctor explained the odds of recovery, giving the patient hope despite the seriousness of the condition. 

El médico explicó las probabilidades de recuperación, dando esperanza al paciente a pesar de la gravedad de la afección.

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