1. (noun) A prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather conditions or economic trends
The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow.
A previsão do tempo prevê chuva amanhã.
2. (verb) To predict or estimate something that will happen in the future
Analysts forecast economic growth next year.
Analistas preveem crescimento econômico no próximo ano.
3. (noun) An advance estimate of costs, sales, or other financial metrics
The company released its quarterly sales forecast.
A empresa divulgou sua previsão de vendas trimestral.