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"Prevé" is a form of "prevé", a phrase which is often translated as "he predicts". "Prever" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to foresee". Learn more about the difference between "prever" and "prevé" below.
prever(
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to foresee
Nadie podía haber previsto el desastre que sucedió aquel día.No one could have foreseen the disaster that took place that day.
b. to forecast
Los expertos han previsto que habrá una subida en el precio de la gasolina.The experts have forecast that there will be a rise in gas prices.
c. to predict
Todo lo que previó el psíquico se ha cumplido.Everything that the psychic predicted has come true.
d. to anticipate
Se prevé que unas cinco mil personas asistan a la actuación.We anticipate some five thousand people will be attending the performance.
3. (legal)
a. to envisage
La iniciativa prevé que todos los ciudadanos tengan acceso gratuito a Internet.The initiative envisages free access to the internet for all citizens.
b. to provide
La propuesta prevería que todos los alumnos de la ciudad tengan computadoras portátiles.The proposal would provide laptops to all students in the city..
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to expect
Como era de prever, volvió a llegar tarde.As was to be expected, she arrived late again.
prevé(
preh
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beh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he predicts (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Ayer entrevistamos a un economista. Prevé que la tasa de desempleo va a subir.Yesterday we interviewed an economist. He predicts that the unemployment rate will rise.
b. she predicts (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Prevé que la ciudad recibirá más turistas que años anteriores.She predicts that the city will welcome more tourists than previous years.
a. he expects (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Si prevé que lo ayudemos a mudarse, está equivocado.If he expects us to help him move out, he’s going to be disappointed.
b. she expects (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Mi madre dijo que debemos apurarnos. Prevé que lleguemos a su casa antes de la cena.My mother said we need to hurry up. She expects us to be at her house by dinner.
3. (formal) (you see ahead; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you predict
No entiendo por qué prevé que nadie irá a la ceremonia de inauguración.I don't understand why you predict that nobody will attend the inauguration ceremony.
4. (formal) (you prepare for; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you expect
Si prevé que vaya a nevar, entonces llevaremos la ropa de invierno.If you expect it to snow, then we'll bring our winter clothes.
