How to Say "prophecy" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “prophecy” is “profecía” — use 'profecía' when the prediction is believed to be divinely inspired, supernatural, or relates to a significant future event often found in religious or mythical contexts.
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profecía
nounB1general
Use 'profecía' when the prediction is believed to be divinely inspired, supernatural, or relates to a significant future event often found in religious or mythical contexts.
Examples
La antigua profecía hablaba de un héroe que salvaría al pueblo.
The ancient prophecy spoke of a hero who would save the people.
predicción
nounB1general
Use 'predicción' for any forecast or guess about the future, especially common in contexts like weather, sports, or general speculation, without necessarily implying divine origin.
Examples
Mi predicción es que nuestro equipo ganará el partido.
My prediction is that our team will win the game.
Profecía vs. Predicción
Learners often use 'predicción' for all future statements, but 'profecía' is specifically for predictions with a spiritual, religious, or destiny-driven context. Think of 'profecía' as a 'prophecy' from a prophet, and 'predicción' as any 'prediction' or forecast.
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