hypothetical

BrE /hɪˈpɒθətɪk(ə)l/ AmE /haɪˌpɑːθəˈtɪkəl/

adjective en → es

1 THEORETICAL [attributive / predicative] B2

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

  • 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.

2 IMAGINARY [attributive / predicative] B1

imaginary or invented; not real but used for discussion or thought experiments

imaginario, ficticio

  • a hypothetical person/place

Collocations hypothetical person · hypothetical place

  • The story is about a hypothetical island where everyone lives in harmony.

    La historia trata sobre una isla hipotética donde todos viven en armonía.