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hipótesis

ee-PO-te-sees/iˈpotesis/

“hipótesis” means “hypothesis” in Spanish (scientific or logical proposal).

hypothesis

Also: assumption, theory
NounfB2
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📝 In Action

Tengo una hipótesis sobre por qué se perdió el gato.

A2

I have a theory about why the cat got lost.

Los científicos están probando su hipótesis en el laboratorio.

B1

The scientists are testing their hypothesis in the laboratory.

Esa es solo una hipótesis, todavía no tenemos pruebas.

B2

That is just a hypothesis; we don't have proof yet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • suposición (supposition)
  • conjetura (conjecture)
  • teoría (theory)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • plantear una hipótesis – to propose a hypothesis
  • confirmar una hipótesis – to confirm a hypothesis
  • hipótesis de trabajo – working hypothesis

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: hipótesis

Question 1 of 3

¿Cuál es la forma plural de 'la hipótesis'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
hipotético(hypothetical) — Adjective
hipotéticamente(hypothetically) — Adverb
hipotetizar(to hypothesize) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
síntesisparéntesis
📚 Etymology▼

From Greek 'hypothesis', combining 'hypo' (under) and 'thesis' (placing). It literally means 'a foundation' or something 'placed under' an argument.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: hypothesisFrench: hypothèseItalian: ipotesi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hipótesis' masculine or feminine?

It is always feminine (la hipótesis), even though it ends in 's'.

How do I say 'hypotheses' (plural) in Spanish?

You say 'las hipótesis'. The word itself does not change; only the 'la' becomes 'las'.

Can I use 'hipótesis' for a simple guess?

Yes! While it sounds a bit formal, it is very common to use it when suggesting a possible explanation for something in everyday life.