plausible
Seeming reasonable or probable. It is used to describe an argument or explanation that is believable even if not yet proven.
Examples
3 of 5Presentó una excusa plausible por su retraso.
He presented a plausible excuse for his delay.
No hay una hipótesis plausible para este fenómeno.
There is no plausible hypothesis for this phenomenon.
Es plausible que los precios bajen el próximo mes.
It is plausible that prices will drop next month.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Cognate with English 'plausible'. Think of 'applause' - an idea worthy of 'applause' because it makes sense.
Quick Quiz
Su explicación de por qué llegó tarde no era ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: plausible
Examples
Presentó una excusa plausible por su retraso.
everydayHe presented a plausible excuse for his delay.
No hay una hipótesis plausible para este fenómeno.
academicThere is no plausible hypothesis for this phenomenon.
Es plausible que los precios bajen el próximo mes.
businessIt is plausible that prices will drop next month.
Su versión de los hechos no es plausible.
legalHis version of the facts is not plausible.
Buscamos una solución plausible al conflicto.
formalWe are looking for a plausible solution to the conflict.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
de forma plausible
in a plausible way
más que plausible
more than plausible
perfectamente plausible
perfectly plausible
Often Confused With
Posible means something can happen; plausible means it is likely or makes sense.
Usage Notes
Great for Writing Task 2 when evaluating different arguments or theories.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'creíble' instead; 'plausible' sounds more academic.
Memory Tip
Cognate with English 'plausible'. Think of 'applause' - an idea worthy of 'applause' because it makes sense.
Word Origin
From Latin 'plausibilis', meaning 'deserving applause'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Su explicación de por qué llegó tarde no era ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: plausible
More academic words
abordar
B2To address or tackle a topic, problem, or situation. In a literal sense, it can also mean to board a ship or approach someone to speak.
garantizar
B2To provide a formal assurance, especially that certain conditions will be fulfilled relating to a product, service, or transaction. In academic terms, it means to ensure a result or standard.
inevitable
B2Certain to happen; unavoidable. Used in academic writing to describe logical conclusions or historical events that cannot be prevented.
inherente
B2Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. It refers to a quality that cannot be separated from the thing itself.
obstáculo
B2A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress. It can be physical or metaphorical.
predominante
B2Present as the strongest or main element; having control or power. Used to describe the most common feature in a set of data or a society.
radical
B2Relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough. It often describes changes or ideas that go to the root of a matter.
significativo
B2Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; meaningful.
sustancial
B2Of considerable importance, size, or worth. In academic contexts, it is used to describe significant changes or differences in data or theories.
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