What is the Spanish word for "speculate"?

Learn how to say "speculate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

speculate

Spanish

especular

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Alternative translations of "speculate"

especular
conjeturar
suponer
arriesgar

Examples of how to use "speculate" in Spanish

English
We can only speculate about the reasons.
Spanish
Solo podemos especular sobre las razones.
English
I often speculate about future jobs.
Spanish
A menudo especulo sobre futuros trabajos.
English
She speculated about the loud noise.
Spanish
Ella especuló sobre el ruido fuerte.
English
They are speculating on the outcome.
Spanish
Ellos están especulando sobre el resultado.
English
We have speculated about that idea.
Spanish
Hemos especulado sobre esa idea.

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We can only speculate about the reasons.

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