What is the difference between the word "guess" and "suppose"?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre las palabras "guess" y "suppose"?
For me are the same, but I suppose there is any diference.
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"suppose" can mean:
-to believe or imagine;
-to consider something as a possibility;
-opinion;
-agreement;
among other meanings.
It depends on the context. Sometimes they can be the same. But many times they can be very different.
Can I drink alcohol when I turn twenty-one?
-I guess so.
-I suppose so.
Suppose we wait until tomorrow, then what?
(As you can see here, saying "Guess" just wouldn't make sense)
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I have the same question with: "asumir" and "suponer".
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suppose is a more objective one while guess is more for asking other people,no one cares if you use either even in exams it won't count
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