prever
verb
1. to foresee, predict + que
anticipate something future
Common combinations
- prever un cambio — foresee a change
- prever el futuro — predict the future
- prever una crisis — foresee a crisis
- Los expertos prevén una subida de precios.Experts predict a rise in prices.
- Nadie podía prever lo que iba a pasar.No one could foresee what was going to happen.
- El tiempo previsto para mañana es soleado.The weather forecast for tomorrow is sunny.
2. to provide for, make provisions for
prepare for a possible situation
Common combinations
- prever medidas — provide for measures
- prever recursos — provide resources
- prever multas — provide for fines
- El plan prevé varias medidas de seguridad.The plan provides for several security measures.
- Debemos prever suficiente comida para el viaje.We must provide enough food for the trip.
- La ley prevé multas para estos casos.The law provides for fines in these cases.
Phrases with this word
prever lo peor