Kilo Lingo

/pɾeðeˈθiɾ/

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Translation

to predict, to foretell

Word origin

From Latin praedicere ('to foretell'), from prae ('before') and dicere ('to say'). It shares the irregular pattern of decir, its base verb.

Origin
Latin
Root
praedicere
English cognates
predict, prediction

Grammar

Verb type-ir irregular (like decir)

Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.

Examples

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Nobody can predict the future with certainty.

expertos predicen subida .

The experts predict a rise in prices.

¿ ?

Can you predict who will win the match?

científico predijo eclipse antelación.

The scientist predicted the eclipse years in advance.

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It is hard to predict how people will react.

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This word is part of lesson 93.