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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 let something happen or exist

admitir

admitir

Ex: The contract should admit of renegotiation if necessary .El contrato debería **admitir** una renegociación si es necesario.
a priori
[Adjetivo]

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

a priori

a priori

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 likely for someone to succeed in doing something

tener muchas posibilidades

tener muchas posibilidades

could
[Verbo]

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

[verbo condicional de poder]

[verbo condicional de poder]

easily
[Adverbio]

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

sin duda, indudablemente

sin duda, indudablemente

Ex: The storm could easily cause flooding .La tormenta podría **fácilmente** causar inundaciones.
expected
[Adjetivo]

anticipated or predicted to happen based on previous knowledge or assumptions

esperado, previsto

esperado, previsto

Ex: The arrival of the package was expected within three to five business days after placing the order.Se **esperaba** que la llegada del paquete fuera dentro de tres a cinco días hábiles después de realizar el pedido.
I dare say
[Frase]

‌used to express the probability of something

no me sorprendería que

no me sorprendería que

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

embellecer

embellecer

used to point out the probability of something

lo más probable

lo más probable

likely
[Adjetivo]

having a possibility of happening or being the case

probable

probable

Ex: The recent increase in sales makes it a likely scenario that the company will expand its operations .El reciente aumento en las ventas hace que sea un escenario **probable** que la empresa expanda sus operaciones.
to look
[Verbo]

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

parecer

parecer

Ex: The plant looks like it needs more water.La planta **parece** necesitar más agua.
might
[Verbo]

used to express a possibility

es posible que, puede que

es posible que, puede que

Ex: They might offer discounts during the holiday season .Ellos **podrían** ofrecer descuentos durante la temporada navideña.
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: She will win the competition , no doubt about her skills .Ella ganará la competencia, **sin duda** acerca de sus habilidades.

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

¡sería un milagro!

¡sería un milagro!

Ex: Miss all your classes , you will be lucky if you magically ace all your exams .
on spec
[Frase]

without any specific plans or assurance of success

a modo de inversión

a modo de inversión

ought to
[Verbo]

used to talk about what one expects or likes to happen

deber

deber

Ex: The repair ought to fix the issue with the leaking faucet .La reparación **debería** solucionar el problema del grifo que gotea.
outlook
[Sustantivo]

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

perspectiva

perspectiva

Ex: The weather forecast gave a gloomy outlook for the weekend , with heavy rain expected .El pronóstico del tiempo dio un **panorama** sombrío para el fin de semana, con fuertes lluvias esperadas.
paradoxical
[Adjetivo]

appearing contradictory or conflicting but potentially true

paradójico

paradójico

Ex: It 's paradoxical that the more choices we have , the harder it becomes to make a decision .Es **paradójico** que cuantas más opciones tenemos, más difícil se vuelve tomar una decisión.
perhaps
[Adverbio]

used to express possibility or likelihood of something

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: Perhaps there is a better solution we have n't considered yet .**Quizás** haya una mejor solución que no hayamos considerado todavía.
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
[Adjetivo]

able to exist, happen, or be done

posible

posible

Ex: To achieve the best possible result , we need to work together .Para lograr el mejor resultado **posible**, necesitamos trabajar juntos.
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 project deadline was extended , presumably to allow more time for thorough research and development .El plazo del proyecto se extendió, **presumiblemente** para permitir más tiempo para una investigación y desarrollo exhaustivos.
presumption
[Sustantivo]

a belief that something is true without any proof

suposición

suposición

probabilistic
[Adjetivo]

based on the likelihood of an event or outcome occurring

probabilístico

probabilístico

Ex: Probabilistic reasoning helps in making decisions under uncertainty .El razonamiento **probabilístico** ayuda en la toma de decisiones bajo incertidumbre.
probability
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or chance of an event occurring or being true

probabilidad

probabilidad

Ex: Understanding probability is essential in making informed decisions in gambling and finance .Comprender la **probabilidad** es esencial para tomar decisiones informadas en el juego y las finanzas.
probable
[Adjetivo]

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

probable, posible

probable, posible

Ex: The archaeologist believes it 's probable that the ancient ruins discovered belong to a previously unknown civilization .El arqueólogo cree que es **probable** que las ruinas antiguas descubiertas pertenezcan a una civilización previamente desconocida.
probably
[Adverbio]

used to show likelihood or possibility without absolute certainty

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: He is probably going to join us for dinner tonight .Él **probablemente** se unirá a nosotros para cenar esta noche.
safe bet
[Sustantivo]

‌a thing that is extremely likely to be true or happen

apuesta segura

apuesta segura

Ex: Opting for the classic black suit is a good bet for a formal event.Optar por el traje negro clásico es una **apuesta segura** para un evento formal.
set
[Adjetivo]

prepared or likely prepared for something

listo, preparado

listo, preparado

Ex: After months of planning and rehearsals, the cast was set for the opening night of the play.Después de meses de planificación y ensayos, el elenco estaba **listo** para la noche de estreno de la obra.

to have a likelihood of success or achieving a desired outcome

tener posibilidad

tener posibilidad

Ex: Although the odds are against us , we stand a chance of turning things around .
suspected
[Adjetivo]

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

presunto, posible

presunto, posible

Ex: The committee launched an investigation into the suspected embezzlement of funds after noticing irregularities in the accounts .El comité inició una investigación sobre el **presunto** desfalco de fondos después de notar irregularidades en las cuentas.
ten to one
[Frase]

extremely likely

muy probablemente

muy probablemente

Ex: The team 's performance has been outstanding , so itten to one they 'll secure the championship .
well
[Adverbio]

quite likely to happen or be true

probablemente

probablemente

Ex: The new policy could well affect thousands of people .La nueva política podría **bien** afectar a miles de personas.
will
[Verbo]

used to express what one deems true or probable

[verbo futuro]

[verbo futuro]

odds
[Sustantivo]

the likelihood or probability of something actually taking place

las probabilidades, la posibilidad

las probabilidades, la posibilidad

Ex: Investors weighed the odds of success before deciding to fund the startup .Los inversores sopesaron las **probabilidades** de éxito antes de decidir financiar la startup.
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