/pɾeðeˈθiɾ/
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
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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