How to Say "to forecast" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to forecast” is “predecir” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Es difícil predecir el tiempo en esta ciudad.
It is difficult to predict the weather in this city.
Los científicos no pueden predecir cuándo ocurrirá el próximo terremoto.
Scientists cannot predict when the next earthquake will happen.
Nadie predijo que la película tendría tanto éxito.
Nobody predicted that the movie would have so much success.
The 'Saying' Pattern
This verb follows the same pattern as 'decir' (to say), meaning the 'yo' form changes to 'predigo' and many other forms use a 'g' or 'j'.
Special Past Form
When saying 'predicted' as an adjective (the past participle), use 'predicho'. Never use 'predecido'.
The 'predecido' Error
Mistake: “He predecido el resultado.”
Correction: He predicho el resultado. (Spanish uses an irregular form for 'predicted' just like 'dicho' for 'said'.)
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