prognosticate

[prog-NOS-ti-kayt]

verb

prognosticar

1. to foretell or predict something based on signs or symptoms

The doctor could prognosticate the patient's recovery based on the test results.

O médico podia prognosticar a recuperação do paciente com base nos resultados dos testes.

2. to make a forecast or prediction about future events

Economists prognosticate that inflation will decrease next quarter.

Os economistas prognosticam que a inflação diminuirá no próximo trimestre.

3. to serve as a sign or indication of something to come

Dark clouds prognosticate an incoming storm.

Nuvens escuras prognosticam uma tempestade iminente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

prognosticar

Standard usage in medical and scientific contexts

São Paulo

prognosticar

Formal and technical usage

Portugal

prognosticar

Formal term; may also use 'prognóstico' as noun form

read the signs

look into the crystal ball

see the writing on the wall

prognóstico desfavorável (unfavorable prognosis)

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