Pesquisar
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to speculate
01
especular, formular teorias
to form a theory or opinion about a subject without knowing all the facts
Intransitive: to speculate about sth | to speculate on sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
derivado
verbo de ação
regular
presente
speculate
3.ª pessoa do singular
speculates
particípio presente
speculating
pretérito simples
speculated
particípio passado
speculated
Exemplos
Neighbors started speculating about the reasons for the sudden increase in security measures.
Os vizinhos começaram a especular sobre as razões do aumento repentino das medidas de segurança.
02
especular, supor
to believe or assume something is true based on limited or unclear evidence
Transitive: to speculate that
Exemplos
Given the lack of information, they speculated that the meeting had been postponed.
Dada a falta de informação, eles especularam que a reunião havia sido adiada.
03
especular, refletir profundamente
to think deeply about something or consider different possibilities
Intransitive: to speculate on a subject
Exemplos
We spent the evening speculating on how the event would unfold.
Passamos a noite especulando sobre como o evento se desenrolaria.
04
especular, investir com risco
to make a risky investment while hoping to profit from it
Intransitive: to speculate in an asset or market
Exemplos
He did n’t just save money; he speculated in the market to grow his wealth quickly.
Ele não apenas economizou dinheiro; ele especulou no mercado para aumentar sua riqueza rapidamente.
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