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"Imprevistos" is a form of "imprevisto", an adjective which is often translated as "unexpected". "Previsiones" is a form of "previsión", a noun which is often translated as "precaution". Learn more about the difference between "imprevistos" and "previsiones" below.
imprevisto, el imprevisto(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unplanned)
a. unexpected
Este año hubo aumento imprevisto en los impuestos.There was an unexpected tax rise this year.
b. unforeseen
El tratamiento causó un efecto imprevisto que los médicos no supieron tratar.The treatment had an unforeseen side effect which doctors didn't know how to treat.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. unexpected event
Un imprevisto cambió el rumbo de la investigación.An unexpected event changed the course of the investigation.
b. unforeseen event
Es buena idea ahorrar por si surgen imprevistos.It's a good idea to set money aside in case any unforeseen events arise.
a. unforeseen expense
Nunca tengo suficiente dinero para pagar esos imprevistos que me ocurren de vez en cuando.I never have enough money to pay for those unforeseen expenses that arise from time to time.
la previsión(
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a. precaution
Se construyó un muro en previsión de tsunamis.A wall was built as a precaution against tsunamis.
b. foresight
Por falta de previsión de los directivos de la escuela no se podrán iniciar las clases porque faltan aulas.Due to a lack of foresight on the school administration's part, classes won't be able to start because there are too few classrooms.
a. forecast
Según la previsión, mañana va a llover torrencialmente.According to the forecast, tomorrow it will rain heavily.
b. prediction
Si la previsión de los expertos es acertada, la inflación será del 13%.If the expert's prediction is correct, inflation will reach 13%.
