probable

S2 W1

BrE /ˈprɒbəbl/ AmE /ˈprɑːbəbl/

adjective en → es

1 LIKELY [T + adj] A2

likely to happen or be true; having a good chance of happening or being true

probable, posible, probable que

  • it is probable that

Collocations a probable cause · the most probable explanation

  • It's probable that the meeting will be delayed.

    Es probable que la reunión se retrase.

2 EXPECTED [T + adj] B1

expected or planned; intended to happen

previsto, esperado, planeado

  • it is probable that

Collocations a probable outcome · the probable result

  • The probable outcome of the election is a victory for the opposition.

    El resultado probable de las elecciones es una victoria para la oposición.