premisa
A previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
A premise is the starting point of an argument from which a conclusion is drawn.
Palavra em 30 segundos
- A foundational statement used to build a logical argument.
- The starting point for drawing a conclusion.
- Often used in formal debates or academic writing.
Summary
A premise is the starting point of an argument from which a conclusion is drawn.
- A foundational statement used to build a logical argument.
- The starting point for drawing a conclusion.
- Often used in formal debates or academic writing.
Use with the verb partir
Always pair 'premisa' with the verb 'partir' to sound natural. Saying 'Partimos de la premisa de que...' is a very common academic phrase.
Avoid using in casual speech
Using 'premisa' in a casual conversation with friends can sound overly pedantic. Keep it for professional or academic settings.
Logic and Philosophy influence
In Spanish academic tradition, understanding premises is essential for rhetoric. It reflects a culture that values structured and logical debate.
Exemplos
4 de 4Partimos de la premisa de que todos los clientes quieren un buen servicio.
We start from the premise that all customers want good service.
La premisa de su argumento es claramente falsa.
The premise of his argument is clearly false.
Esa premisa no tiene sentido en este contexto.
That premise makes no sense in this context.
El estudio se basa en la premisa de la sostenibilidad a largo plazo.
The study is based on the premise of long-term sustainability.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Pre-misa' as a 'Pre-message' or 'Pre-thought' that comes before the final conclusion. It is the foundation of your logic tower.
Overview
La palabra 'premisa' proviene del latín 'praemissus' y se refiere a los enunciados previos que permiten inferir una consecuencia. Es un pilar fundamental en la lógica clásica y el pensamiento crítico, pues sin una premisa sólida, cualquier conclusión carecerá de validez. 2) Usage Patterns: Se usa mayoritariamente en contextos formales, académicos o intelectuales. Es común encontrarla en frases como 'partir de la premisa', 'bajo la premisa' o 'falsa premisa'. Su uso implica una estructura mental donde hay una causa inicial que lleva a un resultado posterior. 3) Common Contexts: En el ámbito jurídico, se habla de premisas legales; en la literatura o el cine, se refiere a la idea central sobre la que se construye una historia. También se emplea en debates para cuestionar la base de los argumentos del oponente. 4) Similar Words comparison: A diferencia de 'hipótesis', que es una suposición sujeta a comprobación, la 'premisa' es un enunciado que se acepta como cierto para avanzar en un razonamiento. Mientras que 'suposición' implica incertidumbre, la 'premisa' funciona como una verdad provisional aceptada por los interlocutores.
Notas de uso
The word is strictly formal and intellectual. It is rarely used in daily small talk. It is most common in written academic Spanish and structured debates.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse it with 'promesa' due to the similar spelling. Another common error is using it as a synonym for 'result', when it is actually the opposite.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Pre-misa' as a 'Pre-message' or 'Pre-thought' that comes before the final conclusion. It is the foundation of your logic tower.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Latin 'praemissus', meaning 'sent before'. It entered Spanish through philosophical and logical texts.
Contexto cultural
Deeply rooted in Western logic and Aristotelian thought. It is a key term in Spanish university education.
Exemplos
Partimos de la premisa de que todos los clientes quieren un buen servicio.
everydayWe start from the premise that all customers want good service.
La premisa de su argumento es claramente falsa.
formalThe premise of his argument is clearly false.
Esa premisa no tiene sentido en este contexto.
informalThat premise makes no sense in this context.
El estudio se basa en la premisa de la sostenibilidad a largo plazo.
academicThe study is based on the premise of long-term sustainability.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Partir de la premisa
To proceed from the premise
Falsa premisa
False premise
Bajo la premisa
Under the premise
Frequentemente confundido com
A premise is a starting point for logic, while a hypothesis is a tentative explanation that needs testing.
A promise is a commitment to do something, whereas a premise is a statement used in reasoning.
Padrões gramaticais
Use with the verb partir
Always pair 'premisa' with the verb 'partir' to sound natural. Saying 'Partimos de la premisa de que...' is a very common academic phrase.
Avoid using in casual speech
Using 'premisa' in a casual conversation with friends can sound overly pedantic. Keep it for professional or academic settings.
Logic and Philosophy influence
In Spanish academic tradition, understanding premises is essential for rhetoric. It reflects a culture that values structured and logical debate.
Teste-se
Completa la frase con la palabra correcta.
Nuestra investigación parte de la ___ de que el clima está cambiando.
En este contexto, la idea inicial sobre la que se construye la investigación es la premisa.
Pontuação: /1
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasNo exactamente. Una premisa es una base aceptada para razonar, mientras que una hipótesis es una suposición que aún debe ser probada o verificada.
Se traduce comúnmente como 'to start from the premise' o 'to proceed on the assumption'.
Es poco frecuente. Su uso suele denotar un nivel educativo alto o una discusión de tipo intelectual.
Es un argumento basado en una idea inicial incorrecta o engañosa, lo que inevitablemente lleva a una conclusión errónea.
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