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La Palabra del Día: "probable"

La Palabra del Día: "probable"

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probable (pro-bah'-bleh)

adjective ( probable, likely )

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1. No he escuchado de mi novio. Es probable que esté perdido.

I have not heard from my boyfriend. He is probably lost.

2. Es muy probable que me renueven el contracto a causa de lo que hice.

It is very likely that they will renew my contract after what I did.

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updated Apr 9, 2012
edited by martha-sd
posted by rac1
Muchas gracias, Rac!! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Welcome Kat! :):) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
¡Hola, amigos! ¡Espero que tengáis un buen día! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 5, 2012
You too Silvia!:):):) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012

24 Answers

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Si yo fuera capaz tener un socio más estable, yo haría probable quiera a bailar mas Danza Latina.

If I were able to have a more stable partner, I would likely dance more Latin Dance.

Corrected: Si pudiera tener una pareja más estable, probablemente me gustaría practicar un poco más los bailes latinos.

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But just as side note, you don't have to dance in those fancy clothes. ;]

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updated Apr 8, 2012
edited by 00cdfbd9
posted by 00cdfbd9
Vas danza chica! - Jraider, Apr 5, 2012
Haha, gracias Jraider. :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
But as an enthusiast zumba-dancer I can ssure you: the fancy clothes do help, at times ;-) - mcl020, Apr 5, 2012
Especially the skorts ;-)) - mcl020, Apr 5, 2012
Haha, Marijke. ;) You should try latin dancing. It's really fun! And street dancing is cool too! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Kat, amiguita, good!!! :)) Me gusta bailar demasiadooooooooooo. Mucho. All the time when I see pictures like these I want to dance again. jejjeejje :)) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
Si si!! :] Grab a guy, turn on the music, and start dancin', amiguita! ;) - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Kat: zumba is a mixture of mainly latin dances, but I do salsa and bachata outside zumba-class too ;-) - mcl020, Apr 5, 2012
Oooh... I didn't know that! Good for you! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Dance the night away!:):) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
Si, Rac!!! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Yo quisiera bailar contigo, Kate Winslet - je_suis_ici, Apr 5, 2012
kat me gusto mucho tu frase y la imagen vamos a bailar la danza latinaaa woooow!!!!!! - dorahelena777, Apr 5, 2012
Muchas gracias, Omar y Dora! - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
"Si pudiera tener una pareja más estable, probablemente me gustaría practicar un poco más los bailes latinos." - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Muchas gracias, Cae!! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
I wouldn't want to go ballroom dancing in jeans. Those fancy clothes add character. :D - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
Oh, si, but if you can't afford them, you can still dance with elegance in jeans. jaja ;) - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
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Cae's correcciones:

Estas son las rocas probablemente más preciosas me he visto alguna vez. Aunque es plobable que no sean naturales.

Katy's correction:

These are probable the most beautiful rocks I have ever seen. Although it is very likely that they aren't natural.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by Silvia_Tcherneva
posted by Silvia_Tcherneva
Nice one, amiga :) - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
¡Gracias, Chesy!;) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 5, 2012
Wow!!! What a nice picture!!! It is unbelievable it is natural. What a nice things the nature can create!! ;)) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
:) Thank you, Iana! I really don't if it is natural or not, but yes, it is so nice! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 5, 2012
Very nice, Silvia. And I think it is natural. But it is only my opinion. ;) Have a nice day, Silvia. :) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
I hope so too!:) The same to you, dear Iana!:) - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 5, 2012
Wow! - 00a50c57, Apr 5, 2012
That's incredible! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
"... son las rocas... (faltaba el artículo "las")", "... que no sean naturales. (plural en el adjetivo)" - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
That is incredible! - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
Lol, Rac! You copied me. jaja :D es broma :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Rocas besando, que romántico.. - annierats, Apr 5, 2012
I hope it really exists! There's a typo in pRobable. - katydew, Apr 5, 2012
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  • Es probable que quiera olvidarte.
  • Podriamos ser desconocidos el uno para otro.
  • Yo sólo te veo en mis sueños.
  • Probablemente viviremos separados en dos mundos diferentes.
  • Probably, I will have to forget you.
  • We might be like strangers to each other
  • I will only see you in my dreams.
  • We will probably live separated in two different worlds.

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updated Jan 22, 2014
edited by gracelai
posted by gracelai
Beautiful photo Grace. ;) - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
Wow. Impressive. - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
thanks, katrj, have a nice day - gracelai, Apr 5, 2012
Gracias, Grace, mi querida amiga! You too. :) - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Como siempre, ¡genial! Very moving verses and a stunning pic. ¡Sigue asi! - je_suis_ici, Apr 5, 2012
thanks, you are always so nice to me. - gracelai, Apr 5, 2012
Muy romántico. - mstivers, Apr 5, 2012
:) - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Grace me gusto las oraciones y la imagen muy impresionante... eso me da un significado de amor que es el sufrimiento de ser humano .... muy bien Grace y lo unico te aviso que no pongas asi la palabra el por ejemplo: Podriamos ser desconocidos uno al otro. - dorahelena777, Apr 5, 2012
Sí, en realidad sería "...el uno para el otro" ;-) - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
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¿Es posible que me case con una chica linda? Es más que posible, ¡es probable!

Is it possible for me to marry a beautiful girl? It's more than possible, it's probable!

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updated Apr 9, 2012
edited by je_suis_ici
posted by je_suis_ici
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  • Al hablar en español es muy probable que yo tenga que usar el modo subjuntivo del verbo después de decir "es probable que..." o "es posible que...", como en esta oración.

  • While speaking Spanish it is very probable that I will have to use the verb's subjunctive mood after saying "It is probable that..." or "It is likely that...", like in this sentence.

updated Apr 6, 2012
edited by -cae-
posted by -cae-
"the verb's subjunctive mood after saying..." o "the verb's subjunctive mood after I say...". :) - bosquederoble, Apr 5, 2012
Thanks. ^.^ - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
No hay de que. :) - bosquederoble, Apr 5, 2012
Good tip cae. Gracias! ^_^ - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
An answer and a lesson.... thanks. - katydew, Apr 5, 2012
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" Is it probable that one day we will start some different training?? "

"¿Es probable que algún día comenzaremos un entrenamiento diferente?

Edited: ¿Es probable que algún día comencemos un entrenamiento diferente?

Fish discussion: "I pay you five pebbles a session to be my personal trainer, but all we ever do is swim!"

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updated Apr 8, 2012
edited by iana01
posted by iana01
Haha, good one, amiguita! - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Jeje:) Typo in english "probable". - Jraider, Apr 5, 2012
Oh. Thank you, Jraider. Of course, "probable". Thanks. ;))) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
Kat, amiguita, gracias) I am glad this joke made you smile. :)) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
"... comencemos un entrenamiento..." - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
They always do, amiguita! :] Gracias!! - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Thanks, Cae, I will correct my mistakes. Muchas gracias. :) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
Aw, fish bowl too small. I suggest they go out to sea and learn acrobatics. :p - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
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Es probable que cause muchos problemas por decir lo minimo.

It is likely to cause a lot of problems to say the least.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by rac1
posted by rac1
"decir lo minimo (lo más insignificante)". But I don't get what the bear has to do with the sentence =( - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Aw.. Poor teddy. I want to give him a hug. - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
The bear is the one who's suffering from all these problems!! - mcl020, Apr 5, 2012
Thank you Carlos! It means something to me. - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
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No creo que es sea probable que hoy comerán coma un sándwich hoy.

I don't think it is likely that I will eat a sandwich today.

updated Apr 6, 2012
edited by Jraider
posted by Jraider
Haha, nice. - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
jejejeejej. Jraider. jajaja. It is funny. - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
"No creo que sea probable que [yo] coma un sandwich (emparedado) hoy." Recuerda usar el subjuntivo al expresar probabilidad. - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Gracias por tu ayuda caefuego:) - Jraider, Apr 5, 2012
I love it, lol:) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
;o) - katydew, Apr 5, 2012
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Muchas personas creen que el mundo van a terminar pronto pero probable no mañana. - Many people believe that the world will end soon but probably not tomorrow.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by kdrinning
posted by kdrinning
"... va a terminar pronto pero probablemente no (sea)(tan pronto como) mañana" - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
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If I am not home soon my parents will probably worry. Si no estoy en casa pronto mis padres probablemente se preocupen. ![enter image description here][1]

[1]: http://Heading home. Pictures, Images and Photos

updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by jennyo45
posted by jennyo45
La foto es tan hermosa, Jenny! - Silvia_Tcherneva, Apr 5, 2012
Wallpaper-worthy :D - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
Gracias amigos! - jennyo45, Apr 5, 2012
Beautiful!! - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Nice.. - annierats, Apr 5, 2012
"...probablemente...", "... se preocupen.", plural, [ellos] se preocupen. - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Very nice!:) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
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Es probable que vaya al museo en mi cumpleaños.

It is likely that I'll go to the museum on my birthday. enter image description here

updated Apr 5, 2012
posted by cheskasullivan
jeje. A bit scary, but nice. ;) I was in a similar museum in past. It was very interesting. Enjoy it, Cheska !!! ;)) - iana01, Apr 5, 2012
Whoa!!! lol Good one, Cheska! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
=D - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
:):):) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
I'm excited. Hahah.. Gracias mis amigos!! ^_^ - cheskasullivan, Apr 5, 2012
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Los policías tuvieron que mostrar causa probable para la búsqueda.

The policemen had to show probable cause for the search.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
posted by Nilda-Ballardo
Hola Nilda!:) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
Awesome, Nilda! :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
"El policia tuvo que demostrar [que había] una causa probable para la búsqueda" - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Ha Ha - 00a50c57, Apr 5, 2012
5
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Es muy probable que nuestros sueños son otros mundos asombrosos.

It's very likely that our dreams are another amazing worlds.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
posted by kat9wa
"... sean otros mundos..." (subjuntivo). Es muy común que al expresar probabilidad debas usar el subjuntivo, en español, claro. =) - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
"world" :):) - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
I haven't learnt subjuntivo yet...Thank you, Caefuego/ - kat9wa, Apr 5, 2012
Hi, Rac!) I've meant many different worlds. - kat9wa, Apr 5, 2012
I like the picture, kat 9 , very special bubbles. - annierats, Apr 5, 2012
5
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corrected: Es muy probable que Gatito vaya a saltar del piano ahora mismo.

original:

Es muy probable que Gatito va a saltar del piano ahorita.

It's very likely that Kitty is going to jump from the piano right now.

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updated Apr 5, 2012
edited by sanlee
posted by sanlee
Es muy probable que tan solo este mirando una pequeña cucaracha. - Jonathansanzt, Apr 5, 2012
"Es muy probable que el gatito vaya a saltar del piano ahora mismo".... Funny, you used the slang "ahorita", which we often use to mean "right now". - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
¡Muchas gracias, Caejuego! - sanlee, Apr 5, 2012
Aww, what a cute cat! I'd love to give it a big hug. jaja :] - 00cdfbd9, Apr 5, 2012
Gato loco!!!!!!! - Jraider, Apr 5, 2012
Sí, Gatito toco muy bien... - sanlee, Apr 5, 2012
No, Jonathan, no hay ninguna pequeña cucaracha en mi casa.... - sanlee, Apr 5, 2012
Y la lección aquí es... Usar el subjuntivo al expresar probabilidad... "[él] vaya". - -cae-, Apr 5, 2012
Gato no loco!! - rac1, Apr 5, 2012
Sí, muchas gracias, Caefuego. Creo que el gato vaya saltar en seguida - sanlee, Apr 5, 2012
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No es probable que durmiéremos mucho esta noche porque durante las vacaciones la gente en los aparamentos disfrutan las fiestas en sus terrazas hasta muy tarde.

It's not probable that we will sleep much tonight since during holidays people en the apartments enjoy parties on their balconies until very late.

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updated Apr 6, 2012
edited by katydew
posted by katydew