adivina
/a-dee-VEE-nah/
guesses
This image shows the action of making a guess, illustrating the verb form 'adivina' (guesses).
adivina(Verb)
guesses
?3rd person singular present tense
,predicts
?3rd person singular present tense
,guess!
?informal command (tú) or formal command (usted)
foretells
?When talking about the future
📝 In Action
Ella siempre adivina el final de las películas.
A2She always guesses the end of the movies.
¡Adivina qué me compré hoy!
A1Guess what I bought today!
Si no adivina la respuesta, pierde el juego.
B1If he doesn't guess the answer, he loses the game.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Adivina'
'Adivina' is the form used for 'he/she/it guesses' (present tense) AND the informal command 'Guess!' when talking to a friend (tú).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Adivina' and 'Adivine'
Mistake: "Using 'Adivine' when giving an informal command to a friend."
Correction: Use 'Adivina' (the 'tú' command) for friends. 'Adivine' is reserved for formal commands (Usted).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Games
This verb is perfect for games and riddles. If you are playing Charades, you might say, '¿Quién adivina?' (Who guesses?)
This image depicts a female fortune teller, illustrating the noun form 'adivina'.
📝 In Action
Fuimos a ver a una adivina para saber si íbamos a viajar.
B2We went to see a fortune teller to find out if we were going to travel.
La adivina predijo que mi futuro sería muy feliz.
B2The psychic predicted that my future would be very happy.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Distinction
Remember to use 'adivina' for a woman who tells fortunes, and 'adivino' for a man.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Common
While 'adivina' is correct, the word 'vidente' (seer/psychic) is often used more broadly for people with supposed special sight.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: adivina
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'adivina' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'adivina' an irregular verb?
No, the verb 'adivinar' is completely regular. It follows the standard pattern for all verbs that end in -ar.
How do I say 'Guess what' in Spanish?
The most common way is the phrase '¡Adivina qué!' You can also say '¡A que no sabes!' (I bet you don't know!) which has a similar meaning.