Inclinaba (en. Was leaning)

/inkliˈnaβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move or alter the position of an object at an angle relative to the vertical.

He inclined his head to listen better.

Él inclinaba la cabeza para escuchar mejor.

To show a tendency or disposition towards something.

His behavior inclined one to think he agreed.

Su comportamiento inclinaba a pensar que estaba de acuerdo.

To adjust the position of something in a specific direction.

He inclined the lamp towards the table to illuminate better.

Inclinaba la lámpara hacia la mesa para iluminar mejor.

From Latin 'inclinare', which means 'to make lean'.

inclined to laughter

To have a tendency to laugh or enjoy humor.

inclinada a la risa

leaned towards

To prefer or have a clear preference for something.

se inclinaba por

natural inclination

Innate tendency towards an activity or behavior.

inclinación natural

inclination

Tendency or propensity towards something.

inclinación

incliner

Instrument used to measure inclinations.

inclinador

recline

To place something in a non-vertical position.

reclinar

Being biased towards a specific group or hobby.

He is always inclined towards video games.

Siempre está inclinaba hacia los videojuegos.

To show preference in a conversation.

That girl always leaned towards talking about fashion.

Esa chica siempre se inclinaba por hablar de moda.