Inclinar (en. Tilt)

/in.kliˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something incline or be in a slanted position.

He leans his head to listen better.

Él inclina la cabeza para escuchar mejor.

To direct will or desire towards something.

She leaned towards a career in medicine.

Ella se inclinó por la carrera de medicina.

To imply or suggest something indirectly.

His words incline one to think that he agrees.

Sus palabras inclinan a pensar que está de acuerdo.

From the Latin 'inclinare,' which means 'to incline' or 'to bend.'

to lean towards

To show preference or attraction to something.

inclinarse hacia

to tip the scales

To cause something to lean in one direction or to make a decision.

inclinar la balanza

inclination

Tendency to move something to one side.

inclinación

incliner

Object or person that causes an inclination.

inclinador

To have preference or bias.

You always lean in favor of your favorite team.

Siempre inclinas a favor de tu equipo favorito.

To be in favor of an idea or proposal.

I lean more towards the action movie than the comedy.

Me inclino más por la película de acción que por la comedia.