Inclinan (en. Incline)

/inklinaɪ̯n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move something to one side or lower it.
The leaves lean with the wind.
Las hojas se inclinan con el viento.
To determine a preference or tendency towards something.
Surveys indicate that voters lean towards younger candidates.
Las encuestas indican que los votantes se inclinan por candidatos más jóvenes.
To make someone feel inclined to accept an idea.
His argument inclines him to change his mind.
Su argumentación lo inclina a cambiar de opinión.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'inclinar', which comes from the Latin 'inclinare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tendency to
Tendency or predisposition towards something.
inclinación a
to bow down to someone
To show respect or submission to someone.
inclinarse ante alguien

Related Words

inclination
Tendency or predisposition towards something.
inclinación
incliner
Object or person that allows or induces an inclination.
inclinador

Slang Meanings

To agree with something.
When she suggested the plan, everyone leaned in her favor.
Cuando ella sugirió el plan, todos se inclinaron a su favor.
To prefer one option over another.
In the meeting, everyone leaned towards the new project.
En la reunión, todos se inclinaron por el nuevo proyecto.