prever
anticipate · foresee
Es pensar o saber lo que puede pasar en el futuro antes de que ocurra.
Prever
Meaning: "Prever" is a Spanish verb that means "to foresee," "to predict," or "to anticipate." It refers to the action of knowing or guessing something before it happens, usually based on some evidence, reasoning, or insight.
Parts:
- The verb "prever" is composed of the prefix "pre-" which means "before," and the root verb "ver" which means "to see."
- Thus, literally, "prever" can be understood as "to see beforehand."
Usage:
- It is a regular verb in most conjugations but has an irregular past participle: "previsto."
- Example: "Es difícil prever el futuro." – "It is difficult to foresee the future."
Synonyms:
- Anticipar (to anticipate)
- Pronosticar (to predict)
- Predecir (to predict)
- Aventurar (to venture, guess)
- Conjeturar (to conjecture)
Antonyms:
- Ignorar (to ignore, to be ignorant of)
- Desconocer (to be unaware of)
- Sorprender (to surprise; implying lack of prior knowledge)
"Prever" is commonly used in contexts involving planning, predicting events, or estimating outcomes based on present knowledge.
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Examples
No pude prever la intensidad de la tormenta.verb
I couldn't anticipate the intensity of the storm.
Nadie supo prever la situación complicada en el trabajo.verb
No one knew how to foresee the complicated situation at work.
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