prophecy

BrE /ˈprɒp.ə.ki/ AmE /ˈprɑː.pə.ki/

noun en → es

1 FORECAST [singular] B2

a prediction about the future, especially one that is believed to be true because it comes from a religious or spiritual source

profecía, vaticinio

  • make a prophecy

Collocations ancient prophecy · fulfill a prophecy

  • The book describes an ancient prophecy about the end of the world.

    El libro describe una antigua profecía sobre el fin del mundo.

2 STATEMENT [singular] B2

a statement or message that is believed to be true because it comes from a religious or spiritual source

profecía, mensaje divino

  • receive a prophecy

Collocations divine prophecy · revelation prophecy

  • The prophet received a divine prophecy about the future of mankind.

    El profeta recibió una profecía divina sobre el futuro de la humanidad.