How to Say "odds" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “odds” is “probabilidades” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hay muchas probabilidades de que el proyecto funcione.
There are high chances that the project will work.
Las probabilidades estaban en nuestra contra, pero ganamos.
The odds were against us, but we won.
¿Qué probabilidades hay de que me den el trabajo?
What are the chances that they give me the job?
Always Plural and Feminine
Even if you are talking about a single chance, this word is almost always used in its plural form, 'probabilidades.' Since it is feminine, you use 'las' before it.
Using the Subjunctive
When 'probabilidades' is used to express uncertainty about the future, the next verb often needs the special verb form (subjunctive): 'Hay probabilidades de que llueva' (There are chances that it will rain).
Using the Singular Form
Mistake: “La probabilidad es alta.”
Correction: Las probabilidades son altas. (While 'la probabilidad' exists, the plural 'las probabilidades' is far more common in everyday speech.)
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