Also means
theoretical
Usage Note
Especulativo describes both financial speculation (mercado especulativo) and philosophical conjecture (razonamiento especulativo). It is a false friend for English 'speculative' in only one direction: the financial sense is perfectly equivalent, but Spanish also uses it where English might say 'theoretical' or 'conjectural'. Feminine form: especulativa.
Examples
"El mercado inmobiliario tiene un componente especulativo."
Natural Translation
The property market has a speculative component.

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