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How to Say "assumed" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word forassumedis presupuestouse 'presupuesto' when 'assumed' means something is taken for granted or presupposed, often as a basis for an argument or legal principle..

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presupuesto

preh-soo-PWEHS-toh/pɾe.suˈpwes.to/

adjectiveC1formal
Use 'presupuesto' when 'assumed' means something is taken for granted or presupposed, often as a basis for an argument or legal principle.
A cartoon rabbit confidently reaching for a large carrot hanging just out of reach while standing on a small, unstable, wobbly wooden block, illustrating the idea of taking stability for granted.

Examples

La igualdad de oportunidades es un derecho presupuesto en la ley.

Equality of opportunity is a right assumed/presupposed in the law.

El acuerdo fue firmado bajo la base de un entendimiento presupuesto.

The agreement was signed based on an assumed understanding.

El éxito de la campaña estaba ya presupuesto por el equipo.

The success of the campaign was already supposed by the team.

Agreement Rule

When used as an adjective, 'presupuesto' must change its ending to match the thing it describes (e.g., 'una verdad presupuesta').

tomó

verbB1
Use 'tomó' (from tomar) when 'assumed' refers to taking control of a position, role, or power, often forcefully.

Examples

El dictador tomó el poder hace veinte años.

The dictator seized/assumed power twenty years ago.

Presupuesto vs. Tomó

Learners often confuse 'presupuesto' and 'tomó' by using the adjective 'presupuesto' when a verb describing the act of taking power is needed. Remember, 'presupuesto' implies something is already accepted or taken as a given, while 'tomó' describes the action of gaining control.

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