probably

S1 W2

BrE /ˈprɒbəbli/ AmE /ˈprɑːbəbli/

adverb en → es

1 LIKELY [not gradable] A2

used for saying that something is likely to happen or be true, although you are not completely certain about it

probablemente, seguramente (pero no completamente seguro)

  • probably + clause

Collocations probably true · probably correct

  • I probably won't be able to come.

    Probablemente no podré asistir.

2 ESTIMATE [not gradable] B1

used for saying that you think something is likely to happen or be true, based on your knowledge and experience

seguramente (basado en el conocimiento y la experiencia)

  • probably + clause

Collocations probably right · probably the case

  • He probably knows the answer.

    Probablemente él conoce la respuesta.

1 SUGGESTION [not gradable] B1

used for suggesting something, often in a polite way

posiblemente (sugerir algo de manera cortés)

  • probably + clause

Collocations probably a good idea · probably worth doing

  • You probably should go now.

    Probablemente deberías irte ahora.