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
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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