What does supuesto in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word supuesto in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use supuesto in Spanish.

The word supuesto in Spanish means case, supposed, alleged, reputed, supposed, assumed, suppose, assume, mean, under the assumption of, on the assumption that, take for granted, in the event of, in case of, in the event that, of course, supposition of, hypothesis, assumption, alleged crime, legal assumptions, real-case scenario, technological assumption, theoretical assumption, theoretical case, and of course. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word supuesto

case

nombre masculino (hipótesis, caso posible)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No te preocupes: cuando dije que podíamos accidentarnos, era solamente un supuesto.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. In case of fire, use the stairs to exit the building.

supposed, alleged, reputed

adjetivo (no confirmado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ana dejó a su marido porque se enteró de una supuesta amante, pero él insiste que ha sido fiel.
Ana left her husband because she found out about a supposed lover, but he insists he's been faithful.

supposed, assumed

participio pasado (pensado) (make a supposition)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")
He supuesto que no vendrán hoy.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I had supposed that the task would be easier than it was.

suppose, assume

verbo transitivo (conjeturar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La policía supone que la explosión fue debida a una fuga de gas.
The police assume (or: suppose) that the explosion was due to a chemical attack.

mean

verbo transitivo (traer consigo, acarrear)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Haber perdido el tren nos supone tener que esperar otro día para tomar otro.
Missing the train means that we will have to wait another day to catch the next one.

under the assumption of

locución preposicional (suponiendo, en caso de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las ventas se mantendrán invariables bajo el supuesto de un mercado estable.
Sales will remain unchanged under the assumption of a stable market.

on the assumption that

locución conjuntiva (suponiendo que, condicional)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bajo el supuesto de que viniera en 10 minutos, tampoco nos daría tiempo.

take for granted

locución verbal (estar seguro)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Doy por supuesto que harás los deberes.
I take it for granted that you will do your homework.

in the event of, in case of

locución preposicional (suponiendo, en caso de) (with noun)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La aseguradora te indemniza en el supuesto de robo del vehículo.
The insurance company covers you in the event of a car theft.

in the event that

locución conjuntiva (conjeturando) (with verb)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En el supuesto de que tuvieras razón, sería la primera vez en tu vida.
In the event that you're right, it would be the first time in your life.

of course

locución adverbial (naturalmente, sin duda)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Si nos descubren, iríamos a la cárcel, por supuesto. Por supuesto que irás al colegio hoy.
Of course you're going to school today.

supposition of

(suposición, teoría)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
En el supuesto de que llueva, cancelaremos el viaje.

hypothesis, assumption

locución nominal masculina (derecho: hipótesis)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La alegación del abogado partió del supuesto de hecho de que el demandado era un mal padre.
The lawyer's allegation was based on the hypothesis (or: assumption) that the defendant was a bad father.

alleged crime

(que no se ha comprobado)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Martín ha cometido un supuesto delito pero nadie tiene pruebas.

legal assumptions

locución nominal masculina (que trae consecuencias)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")

real-case scenario

locución nominal masculina (tipo de prueba, ejercicio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los supuestos prácticos nos permiten diagnosticar problemas entre los alumnos.
Real-case scenarios allow us to diagnose problems among students.

technological assumption

locución nominal masculina (tipo de prueba, ejercicio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

theoretical assumption

locución nominal masculina (de una investigación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

theoretical case

locución nominal masculina (paradigma, esquema)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

and of course

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

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