probabilidades
“probabilidades” means “chances” in Spanish (likelihood of an event).
chances, odds
Also: probabilities, prospects
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Hay muchas probabilidades de que el proyecto funcione.
B1There are high chances that the project will work.
Las probabilidades estaban en nuestra contra, pero ganamos.
B2The odds were against us, but we won.
¿Qué probabilidades hay de que me den el trabajo?
B1What are the chances that they give me the job?
Calculamos las probabilidades de éxito antes de invertir.
C1We calculated the probabilities of success before investing.
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Quick Quiz: probabilidades
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How would you translate the phrase 'There is a high chance of success' using the verb 'hay'?
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Comes from the Latin word *probabilitas*, which describes the quality of something being provable or credible. It entered Spanish as a term for likelihood or chance.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Spanish speakers almost always use 'las probabilidades' instead of the singular 'la probabilidad'?
While the singular form 'la probabilidad' is correct, especially in mathematics, 'probabilidades' (plural) is used in daily conversation to talk about the general concept of 'chances' or 'odds,' much like English speakers might say 'the odds' or 'the chances' instead of 'the chance.'