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previsible

pre-bee-SEE-bleh/pɾeβiˈsiβle/

“previsible” means “predictable” in Spanish (behavior or events that follow a logical pattern).

predictable

Also: foreseeable
Adjectivem or fB1
A row of colorful umbrellas where every third umbrella is bright yellow, showing a clear, predictable pattern.

📝 In Action

El final de la película es muy previsible.

A1

The end of the movie is very predictable.

Su reacción fue totalmente previsible ante la noticia.

B1

Her reaction was totally predictable given the news.

Debemos prepararnos para los riesgos previsibles del proyecto.

B2

We must prepare for the foreseeable risks of the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • predecible (predictable)
  • esperado (expected)

Antonyms

  • imprevisible (unpredictable)
  • inesperado (unexpected)

Common Collocations

  • resultado previsible – predictable result
  • consecuencias previsibles – foreseeable consequences
  • riesgo previsible – foreseeable risk

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "previsible" in Spanish:

foreseeable→predictable→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: previsible

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'a predictable story'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
prever(to foresee/predict) — Verb
previsión(forecast/foresight) — Noun
previsiblemente(predictably) — Adverb
imprevisible(unpredictable) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
posiblevisibleincreíble
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin root 'pre' (before) and 'visibilis' (able to be seen), which comes from 'videre' (to see). Essentially, it means something that can be seen before it happens.

First recorded: 18th Century

Cognates (Related words)

French: prévisibleItalian: prevedibile

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'previsible' the same as 'predecible'?

Yes, they are almost identical. 'Predecible' refers to something that can be 'said' before it happens, while 'previsible' refers to something that can be 'seen' before it happens. In most cases, you can use them interchangeably.

Does 'previsible' ever change to 'previsibles'?

Yes! When you are describing more than one thing, you add an 's'. For example: 'Los resultados son previsibles' (The results are predictable).

Can I use 'previsible' for people?

Yes, you can describe a person as 'previsible' if they always do the same things or react in the same way.