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probabilidad

probability

noun proh-bah-bee-lee-DAHD Rare

Also means

likelihood

Usage Note

Probabilidad is used for statistical or logical likelihood. The phrase con toda probabilidad means 'in all likelihood', and hay probabilidades de introduces a clause about chances. Learners sometimes confuse it with posibilidad (possibility); probability implies measurable chance, possibility just means it can happen.

Examples

"La probabilidad de lluvia es alta."

Natural Translation

The probability of rain is high.

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