The simple future tense of predecir is used to express what will happen in the future, for example: Predecirán el resultado de las elecciones. (They will predict the outcome of the elections.)

Predecir is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern in the simple future tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Predecir generally means to predict or forecast, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To predict or foretell: This is the most common meaning, referring to making a statement about what will happen in the future based on current information or trends. For example, Predecirán que las ventas aumentarán el próximo año. (They will predict that sales will increase next year.)

To prophesy or foresee: Similar to predicting, but with a more mystical or supernatural connotation. For example, El vidente predecirá tu futuro. (The fortune teller will foretell your future.)

To anticipate or expect: A more general sense of predicting, without necessarily making a formal prediction. For example, Predeciremos que habrá problemas si no seguimos las reglas. (We will anticipate that there will be problems if we don’t follow the rules.)

To foreshadow or hint at (colloquial): In a more figurative sense, to suggest or imply something about the future without directly stating it. For example, Su actitud predecirá que no le gustará la sorpresa. (His attitude will foreshadow that he won’t like the surprise.)

To assume or take for granted (colloquial, rude): In a more negative sense, to make an unfounded prediction or assumption about someone or something. For example, No predecirán que soy inteligente solo porque soy callado. (They won’t assume that I’m intelligent just because I’m quiet.)

Examples

Examples of Predecir in the Future Tense

Si sigo estudiando, predeciré el futuro con más precisión. (If I keep studying, I will predict the future more accurately.)

Los meteorólogos predecirán el clima para la próxima semana. (The meteorologists will predict the weather for next week.)

Después de analizar los datos, predeciremos las tendencias del mercado. (After analyzing the data, we will predict market trends.)

Con su experiencia, el gurú predecirá el resultado de las elecciones. (With his experience, the guru will predict the election results.)

Basándose en los patrones anteriores, predecirás cuándo llegará el próximo envío. (Based on previous patterns, you will predict when the next shipment will arrive.)

Antes de viajar, predeciremos el tipo de cambio para prepararnos. (Before traveling, we will predict the exchange rate to prepare.)

Con su sexto sentido, la adivina predecirá tu futuro romántico. (With her sixth sense, the fortune teller will predict your romantic future.)

Según los expertos, predecirán una temporada de huracanes intensa este año. (According to experts, they will predict an intense hurricane season this year.)

Basado en tu historial crediticio, el banco predecirá tu capacidad de pago. (Based on your credit history, the bank will predict your ability to pay.)

Con los avances tecnológicos, predeciremos las necesidades de los clientes con mayor precisión. (With technological advances, we will predict customer needs more accurately.)

Antes de invertir, los analistas predecirán el rendimiento de las acciones. (Before investing, analysts will predict stock performance.)

Con su intuición, la madre predecirá cuándo su hijo tendrá hambre. (With her intuition, the mother will predict when her child will be hungry.)

Según los rumores, el equipo predecirá quién será el próximo entrenador. (According to rumors, the team will predict who the next coach will be.)

Basándose en su experiencia, el chef predecirá las tendencias culinarias del próximo año. (Based on his experience, the chef will predict next year’s culinary trends.)

Con su conocimiento del mercado, la empresa predecirá la demanda de productos para la temporada navideña. (With their market knowledge, the company will predict product demand for the holiday season.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.