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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