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    Inclinaban (en. Were leaning)

    /inkliˈnaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To incline or cause something to incline.
    The trees were bending due to the strong wind.
    Los árboles se inclinaban por el viento fuerte.
    To have a tendency or propensity towards something.
    The group leaned towards the ideas of the new leader.
    El grupo se inclinaban por las ideas del nuevo líder.
    To label or classify someone or something in a certain way.
    The critics tilted their opinions in favor of the work.
    Los críticos inclinaban sus opiniones a favor de la obra.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inclināre', meaning 'to incline' or 'to bend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    inclined their heads
    It refers to showing respect or submission.
    inclinaban la cabeza
    inclined their bodies
    Expresses an action of approaching or showing respect.
    inclinaban el cuerpo
    bowed before authority
    Indicates submission or respect towards someone in power.
    se inclinaban ante la autoridad

    Related Words

    inclination
    Tendency or preference towards something.
    inclinación
    incliner
    An object used to incline something.
    inclinador
    inclinable
    That can be inclined.
    inclinable

    Slang Meanings

    To be in favor of something.
    They always leaned towards rock music at parties.
    Siempre se inclinaban por la música rock en las fiestas.
    To have a weakness for something.
    They leaned towards spicy food.
    Se inclinaban por la comida picante.