Supposing and making assumptions

The idea

The first-person present is supongo; the plural is suponemos.

Examples

• Supongo que el tren llega pronto.I suppose the train arrives soon.
• Suponemos que la biblioteca está abierta.We suppose the library is open.
• Ella supone que hay suficiente pan.She assumes there is enough bread.
• ¿Supones que conocen el camino?Do you suppose they know the way?
• Mis vecinos suponen que va a llover.My neighbours suppose it will rain.
• Supongo que necesitamos más tiempo.I suppose we need more time.

Watch out

An assumption is not a confirmed fact.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct form: Yo ___ que el museo cierra pronto. (supongo / supono)

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   supongo

   First person singular: supongo.

2. Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ que hay entradas. (suponemos / supongamos)

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   suponemos

   First person plural: suponemos.

3. Choose the correct form: Ella supone ___ el curso empieza hoy. (que / de que)

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   que

   The clause begins with: que.

Use it today

Make an assumption about tomorrow. Add a reason for your assumption.