hipótesis
/iˈpotesis/feminine
The English word 'hypothesis' is translated into Spanish as hipótesis.
hipótesis refers to a tentative conjecture in science.
Meaning: tentative conjecture in science (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun hipótesis is feminine, so it must be used with feminine articles and adjectives. Additionally, the word is invariant in form, meaning the singular and plural forms are identical.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˈpotesis/
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the word hipótesis in legal contexts to describe a theoretical scenario or a 'what if' situation during a trial, not just in laboratories.
- The word hipótesis is borrowed from Late Latin, which had taken it from the Ancient Greek word ὑπόθεσις meaning 'base' or 'basis of an argument'.
- In Spanish academic writing, the phrase plantear una hipótesis is the standard way to say 'to propose a hypothesis', using the verb plantear which literally means 'to plant' or 'to set up'.
Examples in context
- Esto es solo una hipótesis.This is just a hypothesis.This sentence is useful for saying that something is just a hipótesis.Tatoeba #3098758 by marcelostockle, translation #2110836 by CM
- Vuestra hipótesis es correcta.Your hypothesis is correct.This sentence shows how to say your hipótesis is correct.Tatoeba #10124370 by saverius, translation #859980 by piksea
- La hipótesis de Riemann no está demostrada.The Riemann Hypothesis is unproven.This sentence is useful for discussing the Riemann hipótesis.Tatoeba #1507489 by marcelostockle, translation #1507486 by Hybrid
- La hipótesis propuesta debe ser sustentada con evidencia sólida.The proposed hypothesis must be supported by solid evidence.
- Se ha planteado una suposición respecto del origen de la enfermedad.A hypothesis has been proposed regarding the origin of the disease.
- Tengo una teoría sobre lo que sucedió.I have a hypothesis about what happened.
- Haz una conjetura sobre el resultado.Make a hypothesis about the outcome.
- Tengo una tesis acerca de ese tema.I have a hypothesis about that topic.
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing their science project in a classroom.
- JavierTengo una hipótesis para el experimento.I have a hypothesis for the experiment.
- LucíaExplícame tu hipótesis, Javier.Explain your hypothesis to me, Javier.
- JavierCreo que la temperatura afecta el resultado.I think the temperature affects the result.
- LucíaEs una hipótesis muy interesante, Lucía cree que sí.It is a very interesting hypothesis, Lucía thinks so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hypothesis” translations and entries hipótesis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hipótesis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
