Make a prediction without presenting it as a fact.
The idea
Probablemente expresses likelihood and can appear before the clause or near the verb; indicative and subjunctive are both possible.
Examples
- Probablemente el paquete llegue mañana.The package will probably arrive tomorrow.
- El jardín probablemente necesita más agua.The garden probably needs more water.
- Probablemente encontremos asiento cerca de la ventana.We will probably find a seat near the window.
- La biblioteca probablemente cierre temprano hoy.The library will probably close early today.
- Con ese viento, probablemente cambie el tiempo.With that wind, the weather will probably change.
- El técnico probablemente conozca la solución.The technician probably knows the solution.
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Do not treat probablemente as a guarantee: the event may still not happen.
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Complete the likely prediction: Con tantas nubes, ___ lloverá.
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probablemente
probablemente: clouds make rain a likely prediction.
Complete the uncertain expectation: No es seguro, pero el pedido ___ llegará hoy.
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probablemente
probablemente: the delivery is expected but not certain.
Complete the likely consequence: Si hay tráfico, ___ lleguemos tarde.
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probablemente
probablemente: traffic makes lateness likely.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the likely prediction: Con tantas nubes, ___ lloverá.
Complete the uncertain expectation: No es seguro, pero el pedido ___ llegará hoy.
Complete the likely consequence: Si hay tráfico, ___ lleguemos tarde.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Make two likely predictions about tomorrow.