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augury in Spanish

augury in Spanish is augurio, agüero, presagio — augury means a way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.

augury in Spanish

augurio
noun
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
agüero
noun
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.
presagio
noun
A divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals.

What does "augury" mean?

  1. noun A way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.
  2. noun A sign that seems to show what will happen in the future.
    "Fortunately many of the younger men are keen enough to make a success of their work, and this gives a better augury for the future."
  3. noun Something that happens and seems to signal important events ahead.
    "Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity."
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augury in a sentence

  • Fortunately many of the younger men are keen enough to make a success of their work, and this gives a better augury for the future.
  • Evidently he did not mean to be a mere figurehead, but to carry on the old tradition of Wilsthorpe's; and that was considered to be a good thing in itself and an augury for future prosperity.

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What is "augury" in Spanish?
"augury" in Spanish is augurio, agüero, presagio. augury means: A way of predicting the future by watching how animals look and behave.
Are there other ways to say "augury" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "augury": augurio, agüero, presagio.
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