How to Say "to preview" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to preview” is “anticipar” — B2 level.
Examples
Nadie pudo anticipar la crisis económica.
Nobody could have foreseen the economic crisis.
El autor anticipa el final en el primer capítulo.
The author foreshadows/previews the ending in the first chapter.
Es bueno anticipar las necesidades de los clientes.
It is good to anticipate the customers' needs.
Anticipar vs. Esperar
'Esperar' is for waiting or hoping. 'Anticipar' is more active—it implies you are mentally preparing for something you see coming.
Using with results
When used with news or results, it means to give a hint or a summary before the official full report is out.
Literal Translation
Mistake: “Anticipo que va a llover.”
Correction: Preveo que va a llover. While 'anticipar' is okay, 'prever' is more common for weather or simple physical events.
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