Inclinados (en. Inclined)

/in.kliˈna.ðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has an inclination with respect to a vertical line.
The trees were inclined by the wind.
Los árboles estaban inclinados por el viento.
That shows preference or disposition towards something.
I have always been inclined to help others.
Siempre he estado inclinados a ayudar a los demás.
That is in an attitude of submission or weakness.
After the discussion, they were inclined to give in.
Después de la discusión, se mostraron inclinados a ceder.

Etymology

From Latin 'inclinatus', participle of 'inclinare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be inclined to
To have a tendency or preference towards something.
estar inclinados a
inclined towards
To show an attitude or inclination towards some idea or person.
inclinados hacia
inclined by the weight
Referring to objects that fall or move due to the load they bear.
inclinados por el peso

Related Words

inclination
Tendency or disposition to do something.
inclinación
incliner
Person or thing that causes something to incline.
inclinador
inclinable
That can be inclined.
inclinable

Slang Meanings

To be in an unfavorable position.
After losing the game, we were inclined.
Después de perder el juego, quedamos inclinados.
To have a submissive attitude.
In the discussion, everyone was inclined in the face of his authority.
En la discusión, todos estaban inclinados ante su autoridad.