The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Predecir is used to give direct orders or instructions related to predicting or foretelling something, for example: Predice el futuro. (Predict the future.)

Predecir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Predecir generally means to predict or foretell, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To predict or foretell: This is the most common meaning, for example, Predice el resultado del partido (Predict the outcome of the match).

To warn or advise: It can also mean to warn or advise someone about something, for example, Predice las consecuencias de tus acciones (Warn about the consequences of your actions).

To announce or declare: In some contexts, it can mean to announce or declare something, for example, Predice tu decisión a la familia (Announce your decision to the family).

To foresee or anticipate: It can also mean to foresee or anticipate something, for example, Predice los problemas que puedan surgir (Anticipate the problems that may arise).

Colloquial usage: In informal contexts, it can be used to tell someone to stop bragging or boasting, for example, ¡Predice menos y trabaja más! (Stop bragging and work more!).

Examples

Examples of Predecir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Predice el futuro con confianza! (Predict the future with confidence!)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, prediga las posibles consecuencias. (Before making an important decision, predict the possible consequences.)

Expertos, predigan las tendencias del mercado para el próximo año. (Experts, predict the market trends for next year.)

Mamá, predice qué tiempo hará mañana. (Mom, predict what the weather will be like tomorrow.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, prediga las necesidades de los clientes. (To succeed in business, predict customer needs.)

Antes de viajar, prediga los gastos para preparar un presupuesto. (Before traveling, predict expenses to prepare a budget.)

Hijos, predigan el final de esta película. (Kids, predict the ending of this movie.)

En la reunión familiar, prediga quién ganará el próximo Mundial. (At the family gathering, predict who will win the next World Cup.)

Astróloga, prediga mi futuro amoroso. (Astrologer, predict my romantic future.)

Antes de invertir, prediga los riesgos y beneficios potenciales. (Before investing, predict the potential risks and benefits.)

En la clase de ciencias, predigan el resultado del experimento. (In science class, predict the outcome of the experiment.)

Para tener éxito profesional, prediga las tendencias de la industria. (To achieve professional success, predict industry trends.)

En la reunión de ventas, prediga las objeciones de los clientes. (At the sales meeting, predict customer objections.)

Antes de mudarte, predice los costos de vida en la nueva ciudad. (Before moving, predict the cost of living in the new city.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.