Predominio (en. Predominance)

/pɾeˈðominjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
definition_text: Condition of being stronger or having more power than others.
example_sentence: The predominance of one culture over another can influence the identity of a people.
El predominio de una cultura sobre otra puede influir en la identidad de un pueblo.
definition_text: State of control or influence over a specific area.
example_sentence: The predominance of English as a global language has changed the way we communicate.
El predominio del inglés como idioma global ha cambiado la forma en que nos comunicamos.
definition_text: Domination in a relationship of forces.
example_sentence: The predominance of the army over the rebel forces was evident in the battle.
El predominio del ejército sobre las fuerzas rebeldes fue evidente en la batalla.

Etymology

etymology_origin: The word 'predominance' comes from the Latin 'praedominare', which means 'to dominate beforehand'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

phrase: absolute predominance
meaning: Situation in which one thing has total control over another.
predominio absoluto
phrase: cultural predominance
meaning: Influence of certain customs and traditions in a society.
predominio cultural
phrase: numerical predominance
meaning: Majority in number in a given group.
predominio numérico

Related Words

related_word: dominion
description: Power or control over a person or thing.
dominio
related_word: control
description: Ability to influence or direct the behavior of someone or something.
control
related_word: influence
description: Ability to affect or change the way others think or act.
influencia

Slang Meanings

meaning: Total dominance in an activity.
example: In that competition, the team showed total predominance.
En esa competencia, el equipo mostró un predominio total.
meaning: To be at the forefront of something.
example: Its predominance in the market has made it a benchmark.
Su predominio en el mercado lo ha convertido en un referente.