How to Say "predictable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “predictable” is “previsible” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El final de la película es muy previsible.
The end of the movie is very predictable.
Su reacción fue totalmente previsible ante la noticia.
Her reaction was totally predictable given the news.
Debemos prepararnos para los riesgos previsibles del proyecto.
We must prepare for the foreseeable risks of the project.
One Form for All
This word stays the same whether you are describing a masculine thing ('un final previsible') or a feminine thing ('una reacción previsible').
The 'ble' Ending
Just like in English with words ending in '-able' or '-ible,' this Spanish ending tells you that something 'can be' done. In this case, it means it 'can be seen' in advance.
Don't say 'Predictible'
Mistake: “El clima es muy predictible.”
Correction: El clima es muy previsible (or predecible). 'Predictible' is an error influenced by the English word 'predictable'.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.