verb

suponer

suppose

Pensar que algo es cierto sin estar completamente seguro.

Word: suponer

Meaning in English:
The Spanish verb "suponer" means "to suppose", "to assume", or "to imply".


Explanation:

  1. To suppose or assume something
    This is the most common usage. It refers to considering something as true or likely without proof.

    • Example:
      Supongo que vendrás a la fiesta.
      (I suppose you will come to the party.)
  2. To imply or involve something
    In this sense, "suponer" expresses that something entails or means something else.

    • Example:
      Este problema supone un gran desafío.
      (This problem implies a big challenge.)

Parts of the word:

  • The verb comes from Latin supponere (to put under, to suppose).
  • It is a regular verb ending with -er.

Synonyms:

  • suponer (to suppose): asumir, considerar, presumir (in some contexts)
  • suponer (to imply): significar, conllevar, implicar

Antonyms:

  • For "to suppose" (to assume something is true):
    dudar (to doubt), negar (to deny)
  • For "to imply":
    There aren't direct antonyms, but you could think of excluir (to exclude) or descartar (to discard, exclude) as actions that do not involve or imply something.

Summary:
"Suponer" is a versatile Spanish verb meaning to suppose or assume something, often without proof, or to imply or entail something as part of a situation or fact.

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Examples

Supongo que lloverá mañana.verb

I suppose it will rain tomorrow.

Supongo que estás listo para la reunión.verb

I suppose you are ready for the meeting.

Ella supone que tendrá éxito en el examen.verb

She supposes that she will succeed in the exam.

Todos suponen que la reunión será larga.verb

Everyone supposes that the meeting will be long.

Supongo que lloverá.verb

I suppose it will rain.

Supongo que tienes tarea.verb

I suppose you have homework.

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