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"Probability" is a noun which is often translated as "la probabilidad", and "possibility" is a noun which is often translated as "la posibilidad". Learn more about the difference between "probability" and "possibility" below.
probability(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (likelihood)
a. la probabilidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You'll reduce the probability that you'll get sick if you wash your hands more often..Reducirás la probabilidad de enfermarte si te lavas las manos más a menudo.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Given how late he woke up, there's little probability that he'll get here on time.Dada la hora a la que se despertó, es poco probable que vaya a llegar aquí a tiempo.
In all probability, the project won't get approved because our budget is too small.Es muy probable que no aprueben el proyecto porque el presupuesto es demasiado pequeño.
a. la probabilidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What is the probability that I will get a six when I roll the die?¿Cuál es la probabilidad de sacar un seis cuando tiro el dado?
possibility(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (prospect)
a. la posibilidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Is there any possibility that you'll be home later today?¿Hay alguna posibilidad de que estés en casa hoy más tarde?
possibilities
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (potential)
a. las posibilidades (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her business idea has great possibilities.Su idea de negocios tiene excelentes posibilidades.
b. el potencial (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His invention has real possibilities for becoming a new form of transportation.Su invento tiene verdadero potencial de llegar a ser una nueva forma de transporte.
