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    Inclinándose (en. Leaning)

    /inkliˈnandose/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To move the body forward or to one side.
    The boy was leaning down to pick up his toy.
    El niño se estaba inclinando para recoger su juguete.
    To show a tendency or inclination towards an opinion or action.
    She is leaning towards the idea of changing jobs.
    Ella se está inclinando hacia la idea de cambiar de trabajo.
    To accept or submit to something.
    The team leaned towards the proposals of the new director.
    El equipo se inclinó a las propuestas del nuevo director.

    Etymology

    From the verb incline, which comes from the Latin 'inclinare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bow down to someone
    To show respect or submission to a person.
    inclinarse ante alguien
    to tip the scales
    To change the situation in favor of one party.
    inclinar la balanza
    to lean towards something
    To lean or choose among several options.
    inclinarse por algo

    Related Words

    inclination
    Tendency to adopt a specific posture or attitude.
    inclinación
    incliner
    An object or person that induces leaning.
    inclinador

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a compromised position.
    I’m leaning very close to problems that are not mine.
    Me estoy inclinando muy cerca de los problemas que no son míos.
    To show affection or care in a mild situation.
    He leans towards her when he talks to her.
    Se inclina hacia ella cuando le habla.