Inclinaciones (en. Inclinations)

/inklinaˈθiones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Disposition or tendency to do something.
Laura's inclinations led her to study art.
Las inclinaciones de Laura la llevaron a estudiar arte.
Curvature or angle of a surface with respect to a vertical.
The Earth's inclinations affect the climate.
Las inclinaciones de la tierra afectan el clima.
Preference for certain activities or interests.
He has inclinations towards classical music.
Tiene inclinaciones hacia la música clásica.

Etymology

From Latin 'inclinatio', which means 'the action of inclining'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural inclinations
Innate tendencies of a person.
inclinaciones naturales
follow one's inclinations
To act according to what one prefers or desires.
seguir las inclinaciones
artistic inclinations
Tendencies toward the creation or appreciation of art.
inclinaciones artísticas

Related Words

inclination
Tendency or predisposition towards something.
inclinación
inclinator
That inclines or affects the inclination of something.
inclinador
inclinable
That can be inclined or has the capacity to incline.
inclinable

Slang Meanings

personal tendencies
His inclinations are very evident in his style of dress.
Sus inclinaciones son muy evidentes en su estilo de vestir.
character preferences
His inclinations are known to everyone.
Las inclinaciones de él son conocidas por todos.