speculate

language: pt

definitions

  1. verb
    to form and test theories without firm evidence; to invest in risky assets hoping for profit
    pt: especular; apostar
  2. noun
    an opinion or theory based on incomplete information
    pt: especulação; conjectura

examples

  1. He speculates on the stock market.

    Ele especula na bolsa.

  2. That was just a wild speculation.

    Isso foi apenas uma especulação.