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 of verb conjugation.

Conjugations

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

Predecir generally means to predict or forecast, 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, used to tell someone to predict or foresee something. For example, Predice el resultado del partido (Predict the outcome of the game).

To anticipate or expect: It can also mean to anticipate or expect something to happen. For example, Predice que va a llover (Anticipate that it’s going to rain).

To guess or speculate: In a more casual sense, it can mean to guess or speculate about something. For example, Predice cuántos dulces hay en el frasco (Guess how many candies are in the jar).

To warn or advise (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can be used to warn or advise someone about something, often with a sarcastic or humorous tone. For example, Predice que te va a ir mal si no estudias (I’m warning you that you’ll do poorly if you don’t study).

Examples

Examples of Predecir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Predice el futuro! (Predict the future!)

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

Para planificar mejor, predigamos la demanda del próximo trimestre. (To plan better, let’s predict the demand for next quarter.)

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

En la reunión familiar, prediga cómo será la vida de los niños cuando sean adultos. (At the family gathering, predict what the children’s lives will be like when they’re adults.)

Antes de viajar, prediga el clima para empacar apropiadamente. (Before traveling, predict the weather to pack appropriately.)

En el taller de escritura creativa, prediga cómo terminará la historia. (In the creative writing workshop, predict how the story will end.)

Para mejorar tu vida amorosa, prediga las necesidades de tu pareja. (To improve your love life, predict your partner’s needs.)

En la clase de astrología, predigamos los eventos astrológicos del próximo año. (In the astrology class, let’s predict the astrological events for next year.)

Antes de invertir, predigan cuáles acciones tendrán un buen rendimiento. (Before investing, predict which stocks will perform well.)

En el club de lectura, prediga cómo se desarrollará el personaje principal. (In the book club, predict how the main character will develop.)

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

En la clase de periodismo, predigan las noticias de la próxima semana. (In the journalism class, predict next week’s news.)

Antes de mudarte, prediga cómo será tu nueva vida en esa ciudad. (Before moving, predict what your new life will be like in that city.)

En la reunión de padres, predigamos los desafíos que enfrentarán nuestros hijos adolescentes. (At the parents’ meeting, let’s predict the challenges our teenage children will face.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.