How to Say "improbable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “improbable” is “improbable” — B1 level.
Examples
Es improbable que llueva hoy.
It is unlikely that it will rain today.
Parece improbable que ganemos el partido.
It seems unlikely that we will win the match.
Es un escenario altamente improbable.
It is a highly improbable scenario.
The 'Que' Trigger
When you say 'Es improbable que...', the verb that follows must change its form to show uncertainty. For example, instead of 'está', you use 'esté'.
One Word for Both Genders
This word ends in 'e', which means it doesn't change for boys or girls. You can say 'el resultado improbable' or 'la situación improbable'.
The 'No' Trap
Mistake: “Es no probable.”
Correction: Es improbable (or 'No es probable'). In Spanish, we usually use the 'im-' prefix or put 'no' before the verb 'es'.
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