probable

/pɾoˈbable/, [pɾoˈβ̞a.β̞le]

likely, probable


Adjective probable (plural probables)

  1. probable, likely
  2. provable

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Examples
  • Es probable que el presidente de la universidad renuncie.

    The president of the university is likely to resign.

  • Es probable que él venga.

    He is likely to come.

  • ¿Es eso probable?

    Is that likely?

  • Según la predicción del clima, es probable que el tifón se aproxime a la costa.

    According to the weather forecast, the typhoon is likely to approach the coast.

  • Es probable que mi padre venga en el siguiente tren.

    My father will possibly come on the next train.

  • Todavía es demasiado difícil encontrar un trabajo. E incluso si tienes un trabajo, lo más probable es que las pases canutas para pagar el coste cada vez mayor de todo, desde la comida hasta el gas.

    It's still too hard to find a job. And even if you have a job, chances are you're having a tougher time paying the rising costs of everything from groceries to gas.

  • Es probable que a Tom le den el alta mañana.

    Tom will likely be discharged from the hospital tomorrow.

  • Es poco probable que Tom venga solo.

    Tom is unlikely to come by himself.

  • Creo que lo más probable es que Tom no esté de acuerdo con usted.

    I think Tom would probably disagree with you.

  • Es probable que llegue tarde al trabajo.

    Chances are that I will be late for work.

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