Proclo (en. Proclus)

/proˈklo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who shows a clear inclination or tendency towards an activity or state.
She is proclo to music; she is always listening to new songs.
Ella es proclo a la música, siempre está escuchando nuevas canciones.
An individual who has an affinity for certain ideologies or beliefs.
He is proclo to environmentalism; he is always involved in ecological campaigns.
Es proclo al ambientalismo, siempre está involucrado en campañas ecológicas.
A person who tends to act in a certain way in specific situations.
He is proclo to sadness when he hears that melody.
Él es proclo a la tristeza cuando escucha esa melodía.

Etymology

From Greek 'proklēsis', which means inclination or tendency.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be proclo to
to have a tendency towards something
ser proclo a
to be proclo to
to be willing to act in a certain way
estar proclo a
to have a proclivity for
to have an inclination or preference for something
tener una proclividad por

Related Words

proclivity
Inclination or tendency towards something.
proclividad
to lean
To have a preference or tendency towards a state or activity.
inclinarse
tendency
Direction or inclination towards an outcome or behavior.
tendencia

Slang Meanings

A person who is very enthusiastic or passionate about a topic.
That guy is a proclo for sports; he doesn't miss a game.
Ese tipo es un proclo de los deportes, no se pierde un partido.
Someone who is always looking for something new to do.
He is always looking for activities; he is very proclo to adventure.
Siempre está buscando actividades, es muy proclo a la aventura.