hacer inferencias
/aθeɾ infeɾenθjas/from spelling rules
To make inferences in Spanish is hacer inferencias.
This phrase is used to describe the process of reaching a conclusion through reasoning and evidence rather than through explicit statements.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the singular form 'to make an inference', you use the singular noun una inferencia, resulting in the phrase hacer una inferencia. The phrase can also be conjugated in the past tense. For example, hizo inferencias means 'he/she/it made inferences'.
How do you pronounce it?
/aθeɾ infeɾenθjas/
Did you know?
- While hacer inferencias is used in academic contexts, Spanish speakers often use the phrase leer entre líneas to describe the social act of making inferences.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the verb hacer is used to describe weather conditions, such as hace frío for 'it is cold', treating the weather as something the environment 'makes'.
- If you are 'making an inference' in a logical argument, you might also use the phrase sacar conclusiones, which literally means 'to pull conclusions'.
Examples in context
- El detective hizo inferencias a partir de las pistas.The detective made inferences based on the clues.
- Debemos hacer inferencias con los datos disponibles.We must make inferences with the available data.
- Es difícil hacer inferencias sin pruebas claras.It is difficult to make inferences without clear evidence.
- El detective sabe hacer inferencias muy bien.The detective knows how to make inferences very well.
Example conversation
A professor is discussing a difficult exam with two students.
- ElenaDaniel, ¿pudiste responder las preguntas del examen?Daniel, were you able to answer the exam questions?
- DanielNo, Elena, tuve que hacer inferencias de todo.No, Elena, I had to make inferences about everything.
- ElenaEso es parte de la prueba de lógica.That is part of the logic test.
- DanielLo sé, pero fue muy complicado.I know, but it was very complicated.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
