How to Say "likelihood" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “likelihood” is “probabilidad” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay una alta probabilidad de lluvia esta tarde.
There is a high probability of rain this afternoon.
No veo ninguna probabilidad de éxito en este plan.
I don't see any chance of success in this plan.
Existe la probabilidad de que el examen sea difícil.
There is a likelihood that the exam will be difficult.
Always Feminine
Spanish nouns ending in -dad are almost always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' with this word.
Using 'que'
When you follow this word with 'de que' and a verb, the second verb usually changes its form to show uncertainty (this is the 'subjunctive' form), like in: 'la probabilidad de que venga' (the probability that he comes).
Gender Error
Mistake: “el probabilidad”
Correction: la probabilidad (because nouns ending in -dad are feminine).
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