Express an expectation you consider likely.

The idea

Seguramente can express a confident expectation or probability; context determines how strong the claim is.

Examples

  • Seguramente lloverá esta tarde.It will probably rain this afternoon.
  • El autobús seguramente llega pronto.The bus will probably arrive soon.
  • Seguramente hay pan en la cocina.There is probably bread in the kitchen.
  • Mis vecinos seguramente conocen el camino.My neighbours probably know the way.
  • La tienda seguramente abre mañana.The shop will probably open tomorrow.
  • Seguramente necesitamos más sillas.We will probably need more chairs.

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Watch out

Do not assume seguramente guarantees the event: a prediction can still be wrong.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the suitable word: Hay muchas nubes: ___ llueve. (seguramente / nunca)

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    seguramente

    seguramente: the clouds support a likely prediction.

  2. Choose the suitable word: Según el horario, el barco ___ llega a las ocho. (seguramente / nunca)

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    seguramente

    seguramente: the timetable suggests an expected arrival.

  3. Choose the suitable word: No tenemos ningún indicio: ___ cambia el plan. (quizá / seguramente)

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    quizá

    quizá: with no evidence, a simple possibility fits.

Use it today

Predict two things that are likely to happen.