suposición
“suposición” means “assumption” in Spanish (believing something is true without proof).
assumption
Also: guess, supposition
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Es solo una suposición, no tengo pruebas todavía.
B1It is just an assumption; I don't have proof yet.
Tu suposición sobre el clima fue correcta.
A2Your guess about the weather was correct.
Partimos de la suposición de que todos están de acuerdo.
B2We are starting from the assumption that everyone agrees.
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Quick Quiz: suposición
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Which of these sentences means 'It's a wrong assumption'?
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From the Latin 'suppositio', which literally means 'a placing under'. It's the idea of putting a foundation or a premise underneath an argument before you know if it's true.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suposición' the same as 'hipótesis'?
They are very similar! 'Hipótesis' is usually used in science or formal logic, while 'suposición' is used for any everyday guess or assumption.
How do I say 'I made an assumption'?
You can say 'Hice una suposición', but it is more common and natural to say 'Supuse algo' or 'Me imaginé algo'.