🇬🇧🇪🇸 speculate - especular : English Lesson

Meaning of "speculate" ("especular"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

To speculate means to form ideas or theories about something without having all the necessary information or evidence. It involves making guesses or assumptions about what might be true or what might happen in the future.

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I speculated that I could fly if I flapped my arms hard enough, but gravity had other plans.

I speculate that my dog understands English but pretends not to when I say "bath."

Scientists speculate about life on Mars, but I just speculate about what’s for dinner.

I speculate that my math homework is actually an ancient puzzle designed to confuse kids.

I speculate that my cat is secretly the ruler of our house—he certainly acts like it!

Neighbors gather at the window and speculate about the lights. One neighbor begins to speculate that it is a party, another tries to speculate that it is a lost dog. A quiet child whispers and loves to speculate. They all speculate in soft voices until a small cat walks out. They laugh and stop.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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