/suˈpwesto/

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Translation

supposed, assumed; of course (por supuesto)

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Word origin

From Latin suppositus ('placed under, supposed'), the past participle of supponere ('to put under, to assume').

Origin
Latin
Root
suppositus
English cognates
supposed, supposition

Grammar

Femininesupuesta
Masc pluralsupuestos

Examples

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Of course you can count on me for whatever you need.

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The supposed expert turned out to know nothing about the topic.

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He is supposed to arrive on the two o'clock train.

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His so-called friends abandoned him at the worst moment.

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We are starting from the assumption that everyone will agree.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 9: supuesto, cuál, pagar and 7 more words.