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probable

probable(

proh

bah

bleh

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (feasible)

a. probable

Es probable que haya formas de vida inteligente en otras galaxias.It is probable that there are intelligent life forms in other galaxies.

b. likely

Como está lloviendo tan fuerte, es probable que cancelen el concierto al aire libre.Since it's raining so hard, it is likely they will cancel the open-air concert.

2. (verifiable)

a. provable

Queremos contratar a alguien con al menos tres años de experiencia probable en diseño.We would like to hire someone with at least three years of provable experience in design.

probable

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).

adjective

1. (general)

a. probable, likely

es probable que lluevait'll probably rain

es probable que no diga nadahe probably won't say anything

probable

adjective

1 (posible) probable; likely

es probable que ... it is probable that ...; it is likely that ...; es probable que no venga he probably won't come

2 (demostrable) provable

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Examples

Phrases

es probable que	it's probable that
es probable	is likely
es probable que sea la una de la tarde	it's probably one o'clock in the afternoon
es posible pero no probable	it's possible but not likely
no es probable	it's not likely
cuando inviertes en una compañía, es probable que te contraten	when you invest in a company, you're likely to be hired
poco probable	unlikely
lo más probable	most likely
probable yacimiento	prospect