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    Dominante (en. Dominant)

    /do.mi.nan.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having power or authority over other people or things.
    The boss is a dominant figure in the company.
    El jefe es una figura dominante en la empresa.
    Standing out among others due to notable characteristics.
    The red color is the dominant one in this painting.
    El color rojo es el dominante en este cuadro.
    In genetics, expressed in an organism despite the presence of a recessive allele.
    The dominant trait is manifested in the individual's phenotype.
    El rasgo dominante se manifiesta en el fenotipo del individuo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dominans', meaning 'one who dominates'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dominant actor
    A person who plays a main role in a situation.
    actor dominante
    dominant role
    Function or position that has more influence in a given context.
    rol dominante
    dominant trait
    Characteristic that manifests more clearly than others.
    rasgo dominante

    Related Words

    domain
    Control or power over something.
    dominio
    domination
    Action of dominating someone or something.
    dominación
    dominant
    A person or thing that dominates.
    dominador

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always wants to have control in a group.
    She is the dominant one in the group; she always decides where they go.
    Ella es la dominante del grupo, siempre decide a dónde van.
    Someone who imposes themselves in a discussion or debate.
    Don’t let them be the dominant one in the conversation; express yourself.
    No dejes que sea el dominante en la conversación, exprésate.