Make a prediction without presenting it as a fact.

The idea

Probablemente expresses likelihood and can appear before the clause or near the verb; indicative and subjunctive are both possible.

Examples

  • Probablemente el paquete llegue mañana.The package will probably arrive tomorrow.
  • El jardín probablemente necesita más agua.The garden probably needs more water.
  • Probablemente encontremos asiento cerca de la ventana.We will probably find a seat near the window.
  • La biblioteca probablemente cierre temprano hoy.The library will probably close early today.
  • Con ese viento, probablemente cambie el tiempo.With that wind, the weather will probably change.
  • El técnico probablemente conozca la solución.The technician probably knows the solution.

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Watch out

Do not treat probablemente as a guarantee: the event may still not happen.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the likely prediction: Con tantas nubes, ___ lloverá.

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    probablemente

    probablemente: clouds make rain a likely prediction.

  2. Complete the uncertain expectation: No es seguro, pero el pedido ___ llegará hoy.

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    probablemente

    probablemente: the delivery is expected but not certain.

  3. Complete the likely consequence: Si hay tráfico, ___ lleguemos tarde.

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    probablemente

    probablemente: traffic makes lateness likely.

Use it today

Make two likely predictions about tomorrow.