What is the Spanish word for "tentative"?

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

English

tentative

Spanish

tentativo

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Alternative translations of "tentative"

provisional
temeroso
indeciso
experimental

Examples of how to use "tentative" in Spanish

English
We have a tentative plan for Saturday.
Spanish
Tenemos un plan provisional para el sábado.
English
She gave a tentative answer during class.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta tentativa durante la clase.
English
His tentative plan needs more careful thought.
Spanish
Su plan provisional necesita un pensamiento más cuidadoso.
English
They made a tentative agreement yesterday evening.
Spanish
Llegaron a un acuerdo provisional anoche.
English
I took a tentative step onto the ice.
Spanish
Di un paso tentativo sobre el hielo.

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We have a tentative plan for Saturday.

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