How to Say "foresight" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “foresight” is “prevención” — use 'prevención' when referring to taking action in advance to avoid future problems or negative outcomes, emphasizing proactive measures and preparedness.
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prevención
nounA2general
Use 'prevención' when referring to taking action in advance to avoid future problems or negative outcomes, emphasizing proactive measures and preparedness.
Examples
La prevención de incendios es crucial en verano.
Fire prevention is crucial in summer.
previsión
nounB1general
Use 'previsión' when talking about anticipating future events or making plans based on expected circumstances, often used for forecasts like weather or financial predictions.
Examples
Hicimos una previsión de gastos para el próximo año.
We made an expenditure forecast for next year.
Prevenir vs. Prever
The most common mistake is using 'prevención' (prevention) when you mean 'previsión' (forecast/anticipation). Remember that 'prevención' implies taking action to stop something bad from happening, while 'previsión' is more about predicting or planning for what is likely to occur.
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