Estimating figures and judging

Estimates are not exact measurements.

The idea

Estimar can give an approximate figure or express a considered judgment.

El equipo estima el coste en mil euros.The team estimates the cost at a thousand euros.
Estimamos que la reparación tardará dos días.We estimate that the repair will take two days.
La empresa estimó las pérdidas después del incendio.The company estimated the losses after the fire.
¿Estimas razonable esta propuesta?Do you consider this proposal reasonable?
El jurado estima que la prueba es suficiente.The jury considers the evidence sufficient.
Con pocos datos, es difícil estimar la demanda.With little data, it is difficult to estimate demand.

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Do not treat an estimate as an exact count.

Choose the correct form: El comité ___ el gasto en cien euros. (estima / estiman)
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estima
estima agrees with the singular committee.
Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ que llegará pronto. (estimamos / estima)
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estimamos
estimamos refers to us.
Choose the correct form: Ayer la entidad ___ el daño. (estimó / estimo)
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estimó
estimó marks a completed past action.

Estimate the cost of a journey. Explain the reason for your estimate.