predicción
prediction
noun preh-deek-SYOHN Rare
Origin: From Latin praedictio (foretelling).
Also means
forecast
Usage Note
Predicción refers to a prediction or forecast, whether scientific (predicción meteorológica = weather forecast) or general (sus predicciones no se cumplieron = his predictions did not come true). The verb is predecir (irregular: predigo, predije). Don't confuse with pronóstico, which is the more common word for a weather forecast or medical prognosis.
Examples
"La predicción del tiempo fue acertada."
Natural Translation
The weather prediction was accurate.
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