supposed

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BrE /səˈpəʊzd/ AmE /səˈpoʊzd/

adjective en → es

1 EXPECTED [T + obj] B1

expected or planned to happen, do something, etc.

supuesto, planeado, esperado

  • be supposed to do sth

Collocations be supposed to go somewhere · be supposed to do something

  • I'm supposed to meet her at the station.

    Estoy supuesto a encontrarme con ella en la estación.

2 BELIEVED [T + obj] B1

believed or thought to be true, although not certain

supuestamente, según se cree

  • be supposed that

Collocations it is supposed to be true · he is supposed to know

  • He's supposed to know a lot about the subject.

    Se supone que él sabe mucho sobre el tema.

1 ASSUMED [T + obj] B2

assumed or believed to be true, although not certain

supuesto, creído

  • be supposed that

Collocations it is supposed to be the case · they are supposed to have done it

  • It's supposed to be a secret.

    Se supone que es un secreto.

2 OBLIGATED [T + obj] B2

obliged or required by duty, law, etc., to do something

obligado, requerido

  • be supposed to do sth

Collocations be supposed to pay taxes · be supposed to follow the rules

  • We're supposed to file our tax returns by April 15th.

    Estamos obligados a presentar nuestras declaraciones de impuestos para el 15 de abril.