pronostican

Pronostican is the Spanish verb form that corresponds to the third person plural present indicative of pronosticar. It translates as they forecast or you forecast (formal plural ustedes pronostican). The verb pronosticar means to predict or forecast something, especially future events, based on data, analysis, or informed judgment. The term derives from the noun pronóstico, which denotes the act or result of foreseeing and predicting.

In usage, pronostican is common in fields such as meteorology, economics, epidemiology, sports, and public planning. For example: “Los analistas pronostican un crecimiento moderado para el próximo trimestre.” “Las autoridades pronostican lluvias para la región.” “Los científicos pronostican un aumento gradual en las temperaturas.” The phrase emphasizes a forecast based on current information rather than a certainty.

Notes: pronosticar is a transitive verb; its conjugation follows regular -ar patterns, so other present forms are pronostico, pronosticas, pronostica, pronosticamos, pronostican. In some dialects, synonyms like predecir or vaticinar may be used, with nuance differences. Understanding the distinction between pronosticar and predecir can help clarify whether the emphasis is on a method of forecasting (pronosticar) or a broader act of predicting (predecir).