speculation

• Substantivo que designa o ato de formar opiniões ou teorias sobre algo sem provas concretas, ou a participação em operações financeiras arriscadas na expectativa de lucro.

A noun referring to the act of forming opinions or theories about something without firm evidence, or engaging in risky financial transactions for potential profit.

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1. Guessing or theorizingB2formal

   The act of forming opinions or theories about something without firm evidence.

   Suposição

   • There is much speculation about the cause of the accident.
   • His theory is based on pure speculation, not facts.
   • The media's speculation about the celebrity's marriage was unfounded.

   Sinônimosconjectureguessguessworkhypothesisnotionopinionsuppositionsurmisetheory

   Antônimoscertaintyfactknowledgeproof

2. Financial investment riskB2formalbusiness

   The act of buying or selling assets with a high risk of loss in hopes of making a large profit.

   Especulação

   • He made a fortune through real estate speculation.
   • Speculation in the stock market can lead to significant gains or losses.
   • The company engaged in risky speculation with its investments.

   Sinônimosfliergambleplungeventure