hypothetical
BrE /hɪˈpɒθətɪk(ə)l/ AmE /haɪˌpɑːθəˈtɪkəl/
adjective en → es
based on ideas or theories rather than facts; not real or true but used for discussion or thought experiments
hipotético, teórico
- a hypothetical situation/scenario
Collocations hypothetical scenario · hypothetical example
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Let's consider a hypothetical situation where everyone has access to clean water.
Consideremos una situación hipotética en la que todos tengan acceso a agua limpia.
imaginary or invented; not real but used for discussion or thought experiments
imaginario, ficticio
- a hypothetical person/place
Collocations hypothetical person · hypothetical place
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The story is about a hypothetical island where everyone lives in harmony.
La historia trata sobre una isla hipotética donde todos viven en armonía.