🇪🇸 Spanish

hipótesis

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feminine

las hipótesis

hypotheses

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hipótesis
/las iˈpotesis/
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How do you say hipótesis in Spanish?

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/las iˈpotesis/

How do you pronounce hipótesis in Spanish?

hipótesis is pronounced /las iˈpotesis/ in Spanish.

Example sentences

La hipótesis inicial fue completamente refutada por los nuevos datos experimentales.

The initial hypothesis was completely refuted by the new experimental data.

Esta hipótesis controversial ha generado mucho debate entre los científicos porque desafía las teorías establecidas.

This controversial hypothesis has generated much debate among scientists because it challenges established theories.

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Why is it feminine?

Hipótesis is feminine because it derives from Latin "hypothesis," which came from Greek "hypóthesis" (ὑπόθεσις)—a feminine noun in Greek whose grammatical gender was preserved when the word entered Spanish through Latin. The ending "-sis" in Spanish typically marks feminine nouns, reinforcing this gender assignment.

What is the Spanish word for hypotheses?

The Spanish word for hypotheses is las hipótesis — feminine.

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