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estimar

verb

  1. 1. to estimate + en

    approximate calculation

    Common combinations

    • estimar el coste — estimate the cost
    • estimar el valor — estimate the value
    • El técnico estimó el coste de la obra.The technician estimated the cost of the work.
    • La policía estima que había cien personas.The police estimate that there were a hundred people.
    • Estimo el viaje en dos horas.I estimate the journey at two hours.

  2. 2. to care about, to esteem

    affection for a person

    Common combinations

    • estimar mucho — care about a lot
    • estimar a un amigo — esteem a friend
    • Te estimo mucho.I care about you a lot.
    • Todos estiman a la nueva profesora.Everyone esteems the new teacher.
    • Mi abuelo estimaba a sus vecinos.My grandfather cared about his neighbors.

  3. 3. to consider, to think + que

    opinion or judgment

    • Estimo que ya es tarde.I think it is already late.
    • Los expertos estiman que la medida funcionará.The experts think the measure will work.
    • Se estima que el tren llegará a las seis.The train is expected to arrive at six.

Same root

estimaciónestimable