This is the 3743rd most frequent Spanish word.
prevén
"Prevén" means "they foresee" or "they prevent" (third-person plural form of "prever" or "prevenir").
The word 'prevén' is utilized here to convey prediction or estimation based on information.
Prevén que la tormenta llegue a la costa esta noche.
They predict that the storm will reach the coast tonight.
Here, 'prevén' is used in the sense of foreseeing or anticipating an event in the future.
Ellos prevén un aumento en las ventas para el próximo trimestre.
They foresee an increase in sales for the next quarter.
In this sentence, 'prevén' is used to express planning or preparation for something.