adivino
“adivino” means “fortune teller” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
fortune tellerAlso: psychic, seer
📝 In Action
El adivino leyó las cartas del tarot para ver mi futuro.
B1The fortune teller read the tarot cards to see my future.
No soy un adivino, así que no sé qué pasará mañana.
A2I am not a psychic, so I don't know what will happen tomorrow.
El rey consultó al adivino antes de la batalla.
B2The king consulted the seer before the battle.
Word Connections
I guessAlso: I divine, I figure out
📝 In Action
Siempre adivino lo que vas a decir.
A1I always guess what you are going to say.
Adivino que tienes buenas noticias.
A2I guess that you have good news.
Si adivino el número, ¿me das un premio?
A2If I guess the number, will you give me a prize?
Word Connections
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Words that translate to "adivino" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: adivino
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If you are playing a game and you get the answer right without knowing it, you would say:
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'divinare', which means 'to be inspired by the gods' or 'to foresee'. It shares the same root as the word 'divino' (divine).
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'adivino' always mean 'fortune teller'?
No! It can also be a verb meaning 'I guess.' Context is key: if there is an 'el' or 'un' before it, it's a person. If it follows 'yo', it's an action.
What is the difference between 'adivino' and 'vidente'?
'Adivino' often implies using tools like cards or tea leaves, while 'vidente' implies having a natural psychic vision. Both are common.
Is 'adivino' a regular verb form?
Yes, it is the perfectly regular 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'adivinar'.