previsto

/preh-VEES-toh/

foreseen

A child standing outside on a sunny day holding an open book, looking ahead at a path that clearly shows a small, colorful picnic blanket and basket waiting for them.

As an adjective, previsto means 'foreseen' or 'anticipated,' describing something that was expected.

previsto(Adjective)

mB1

foreseen

anticipated

expected

planned

Also:

scheduled

event or meeting

📝 In Action

La tormenta fue más fuerte de lo previsto.

The storm was stronger than expected (than foreseen).

Todos los cambios previstos se implementarán en enero.

All the planned changes will be implemented in January.

La medida prevista causó controversia en el parlamento.

The anticipated measure caused controversy in parliament.

Word Connections

Synonyms

anticipado (anticipated)
planeado (planned)

Antonyms

imprevisto (unforeseen)
inesperado (unexpected)

Common Collocations

según lo previsto – according to plan / as expected

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

As an adjective, 'previsto' must change its ending to match the gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural) of the noun it describes: la fecha prevista, los riesgos previstos.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Gender

Mistake: "*La reunión fue previsto.*"

Correction: Since 'reunión' is feminine, you must say: *La reunión fue prevista.* (The meeting was foreseen.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Shortcut 'Lo previsto'

When you use the neuter article 'lo' with 'previsto' (lo previsto), it refers generally to 'what was planned' or 'the expectation,' making it a very useful, quick phrase.

A hiker standing on a mountain peak, looking through a telescope at a tiny, distant lighthouse that is perfectly in focus.

The past participle form of previsto is used to indicate that an event has been foreseen or predicted.

previsto(Past Participle)

foreseen

used with 'haber' (e.g., I have foreseen)

📝 In Action

Habíamos previsto el problema, pero no pudimos evitarlo.

We had foreseen the problem, but we couldn't avoid it.

Es algo que la empresa no ha previsto en su estrategia.

It is something the company has not anticipated in its strategy.

💡 Grammar Points

Irregularity of 'Prever'

'Previsto' is the irregular past participle of the verb 'prever' (to foresee). This verb follows the pattern of 'ver' (to see), whose participle is 'visto'.

Forming Perfect Tenses

When used with 'haber' (e.g., he, has, ha), the participle form 'previsto' never changes its ending, regardless of the gender or number of the thing being discussed.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Trying to Make it Regular

Mistake: "Using the nonexistent form *preído* instead of *previsto*."

Correction: Always remember the V: *previsto*. It’s a very common irregularity!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: previsto

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'previsto' correctly as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

prever(to foresee / to anticipate) - verb

previsión(foresight / forecast) - noun

prevista(foreseen (feminine)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'previsto' ever change its ending?

Yes! When 'previsto' is used as an adjective (meaning expected or planned), it must change to match the thing it describes: *prevista, previstos, previstas*. However, when used with the verb 'haber' (e.g., *Hemos previsto...*), it never changes and always stays 'previsto'.

Is 'previsto' related to 'ver' (to see)?

Absolutely! 'Prever' means 'to see before' (*pre-* + *ver*). The irregularity of 'previsto' comes directly from the irregularity of 'ver' (past participle 'visto').