es probable que

it's probable that

es probable que(ehs proh-bah-bleh keh)

phrase

1. (general)

a. it's probable that

¿Cree que es probable que el libro de papel desaparezca en un futuro próximo?

Do you think it's probable that paper books will disappear in the near future?

b. it's likely that

Es probable que nuestros esfuerzos no sirvan de nada, pero al menos lo habremos intentado.

It's likely that all our efforts will be for nothing, but we'll have tried at least.

c. it's likely to

Dijeron en la tele que es probable que mañana nieve.

They said on TV that it's likely to snow tomorrow.

d.

no direct translation

Mamá no está en el café, así que es probable que esté esperándonos en casa.

Mom is not in the café, so she's probably waiting for us at home.

Si las Cortes votan en contra de la propuesta, es probable que el presidente dimita.

The president is likely to resign if Parliament votes against his proposal.