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 (Castilian Spanish):

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 foretell the future: For example, Yo predigo que ganaremos el partido. (I predict that we will win the game.)

To anticipate or foresee: For example, Predecimos las consecuencias de nuestras acciones. (We anticipate the consequences of our actions.)

To prophesy or make a prophecy (religious context): For example, El profeta predice el fin del mundo. (The prophet predicts the end of the world.)

To estimate or make an educated guess: For example, Predecimos que la tormenta durará toda la noche. (We estimate that the storm will last all night.)

To suppose or assume (colloquial): For example, Predigo que no vendrás a la fiesta. (I suppose you won’t come to the party.)

Examples

Examples of Predecir in the Present Tense

Cuando veo las nubes grises en el cielo, predigo que va a llover. (When I see the gray clouds in the sky, I predict it’s going to rain.)

Mi amiga predice el futuro con las cartas del tarot. (My friend predicts the future with tarot cards.)

Los meteorólogos predicen un verano muy caluroso este año. (The meteorologists predict a very hot summer 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.)

¿Qué predicen los expertos sobre el impacto del cambio climático? (What do the experts predict about the impact of climate change?)

Los analistas financieros predicen una recesión económica el año que viene. (The financial analysts predict an economic recession next year.)

Según los rumores, tú predices el resultado del partido de fútbol. (According to the rumors, you predict the outcome of the soccer game.)

Mi abuela predice el clima con sus huesos viejos. (My grandma predicts the weather with her old bones.)

Los adivinos predicen el futuro mirando las líneas de la mano. (Fortune tellers predict the future by looking at the lines on the hand.)

En la cultura maya, los sacerdotes predicen los eventos importantes con el calendario. (In Mayan culture, priests predict important events with the calendar.)

¿Cómo predecís que será el nuevo jefe? (How do you predict the new boss will be?)

Los fans más acérrimos predicen que su equipo ganará el campeonato. (The most die-hard fans predict that their team will win the championship.)

Antes de viajar, predecimos el clima para empacar la ropa adecuada. (Before traveling, we predict the weather to pack the appropriate clothing.)

En la empresa, predicen grandes ganancias para el próximo año fiscal. (At the company, they predict big profits for the next fiscal year.)

Según los expertos, predice un futuro brillante en esa carrera. (According to the experts, you predict a bright future in that career.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Predecir (to predict) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.