Probable
Example: Es probable que la reunión se posponga hasta mañana.
Definition
"Probable" describes something that is likely to happen or be true based on available evidence or reasoning. For example, in the phrase 'Es probable que la reunión se posponga hasta mañana,' it suggests the meeting will likely be postponed until tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "probable" comes from the Latin 'probabilis,' meaning 'provable' or 'likely.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? Its root is related to 'probe,' reflecting the idea of something being tested or likely to stand up to scrutiny.
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"Probable" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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