Traducción & Definición
likely: probable, posible, verosímil
That isn't a very likely story. No es una historia muy verosímil.
It seems likely that Bruno won't be attending the party. Es probable que Bruno no asista a la fiesta.
to be likely to (do something): ser probable que (alguien/algo) (haga algo)
We are likely to run into problems if we continue like this. Es probable que tengamos problemas si continuamos así.
Ejemplos
- "In the US, the higher a person's income and level of education, the more likely they are to vote."
- "Those same scientists predict that this figure is likely to increase in coming years."
- "You'd better be good though, if not, our expert judge is likely to say: "Don't Give Up Your Day Job"!"
- "Perhaps you are familiar with 'Smells R Us' because of their catchy radio jingles, but more likely you know them for their many unpaid invoices."
- "Likely to decrease the risk of health complications."
- "An additional argument is that foods obtained within a 150 mile (240 km) radius of your home will likely taste better than those which have been packaged, flown, shipped or driven over longer distances."
- "Some socioeconomic groups are more likely to vote than others."
- "Although all these modes of transport leave a lot to be desired, I believe that the train option is the least likely to make you want to commit suicide."
- "People who chronically lack sleep are also more likely to become depressed."
- "Trial runs in towns with high obesity levels have shown that consumers are likely to avoid unhealthy products if they have a picture of an unhealthy body on them. As part of the new regulations, healthier food options will also feature photos of unrealistic slim body types in an attempt to lure consumers towards these products."
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