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"Predecir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to predict", and "augurar" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to predict". Learn more about the difference between "predecir" and "augurar" below.
predecir(
preh
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deh
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seer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to predict
Es imposible predecir todos los efectos de este tratamiento experimental.It is impossible to predict all the effects of this experimental treatment.
b. to forecast
El hombre siempre ha intentado predecir el tiempo.Man has always tried to forecast the weather.
c. to foretell
Tal y como predijeron los expertos, hubo un hundimiento de la economía.Just as experts foretold, there was an economic meltdown.
augurar(
ow
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goo
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to predict
Los economistas auguraron que la inflación será menor a la del año pasado.Economists predicted that inflation will be lower than that of last year.
b. to foretell
Los analistas auguraron un cambio de tendencia en la bolsa tras la trayectoria bajista de este año.The analysts foretold a turnaround in the stock market following its downward trajectory this year.
c. to augur
Una caída inesperada de las ventas en el último trimestre auguró la desaparición inminente de la empresa.A sudden drop in sales last quarter augured the company's impending demise.
