How to Say "to presume" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to presume” is “asumir” — use 'asumir' when you are taking something for granted as true, often without explicit confirmation, implying a strong belief or expectation.
Use 'asumir' when you are taking something for granted as true, often without explicit confirmation, implying a strong belief or expectation.
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Use 'presumir' when you are suggesting or supposing something is true based on available evidence or common belief, often in a more formal or legal context.
Learn more →ah-soo-MEERa.suˈmiɾ
Examples
Asumo que ya habrás leído el informe completo.
I presume you will have read the complete report by now.
Podemos asumir que el clima afectará el tráfico.
We can assume that the weather will affect traffic.
Mental Assumption
When used to mean 'to presume,' this verb is about making a logical jump or mental conclusion, rather than taking physical action.
preh-soo-meerpɾesuˈmiɾ
Examples
Se presume que el sospechoso es inocente.
The suspect is presumed to be innocent.
Podemos presumir que los resultados serán positivos.
We can assume that the results will be positive.
Using 'Se presume que'
To say 'It is presumed that,' use the word 'se' before the verb. It's a very common formal way to express an assumption without blaming a specific person.
Asumir vs. Presumir
Learners often confuse 'asumir' and 'presumir' because both imply supposition. Remember that 'asumir' suggests a stronger, more personal assumption (taking it for granted), while 'presumir' is a more general supposition or belief, often based on external factors.
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