The Present Tense of Predecir is used to express predictions about the future, for example: Predigo que ganaremos el partido. (I predict that we will win the game.)
Predecir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow a set pattern in the present tense. You’ll need to memorize each form individually.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | predigo |
| Tú | predices |
| Él / Ella / Usted | predice |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | predecimos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | predicen |
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Usage of Predecir in the Present Tense
Predecir generally means to predict or forecast, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To predict or forecast: For example, Yo predigo que lloverá mañana. (I predict it will rain tomorrow.)
To foresee or anticipate: For example, Nadie predice las consecuencias de sus actos. (Nobody foresees the consequences of their actions.)
To prophesy or foretell: For example, El vidente predice el futuro. (The seer foretells the future.)
To guess or speculate (colloquial): For example, Predigo que te vas a arrepentir de eso. (I guess/speculate you’ll regret that.)
To brag or boast (rude, colloquial): For example, Siempre predice que va a ganar. (He always brags/boasts that he’ll win.)
Examples
Examples of Predecir in the Present Tense
Siempre predigo el clima antes de salir de casa. (I always predict the weather before leaving home.)
Mi amiga predice que va a llover esta tarde. (My friend predicts that it will rain this afternoon.)
Los meteorólogos predicen una temporada de huracanes muy activa este año. (Meteorologists predict a very active hurricane season this year.)
En la oficina, predecimos un aumento en las ventas para el próximo trimestre. (At the office, we predict an increase in sales for the next quarter.)
El equipo de analistas predice que la economía se recuperará lentamente. (The team of analysts predicts that the economy will recover slowly.)
Según los expertos, el cambio climático predice un futuro incierto para muchas especies. (According to experts, climate change predicts an uncertain future for many species.)
Los fans predicen que su equipo favorito ganará el campeonato este año. (The fans predict that their favorite team will win the championship this year.)
Mi abuela predice que tendré un hijo varón, según la forma de mi barriga. (My grandmother predicts that I will have a son, based on the shape of my belly.)
Los astrólogos predicen que este será un año de cambios positivos para ti. (Astrologers predict that this will be a year of positive changes for you.)
En la reunión familiar, predecimos que la tía Rosa se casará pronto. (At the family gathering, we predict that Aunt Rosa will get married soon.)
El psíquico predice que encontrarás el amor verdadero este año. (The psychic predicts that you will find true love this year.)
Los expertos en criptomonedas predicen que el valor de Bitcoin seguirá subiendo. (Cryptocurrency experts predict that the value of Bitcoin will continue to rise.)
Según los rumores, la empresa predice despidos masivos el próximo mes. (According to rumors, the company predicts massive layoffs next month.)
Los científicos predicen que la inteligencia artificial tendrá un impacto significativo en el futuro. (Scientists predict that artificial intelligence will have a significant impact in the future.)
Mis amigos predicen que me iré de viaje pronto, porque ando con mucha energía. (My friends predict that I will travel soon, because I have a lot of energy lately.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo predigo | I predict |
| Tú predices | You predict |
| Él / Ella / Usted predice | He / She / You predicts |
| Nosotros / Nosotras predecimos | We predict |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes predicen | They / You all predict |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.