Tendencia (en. Trend)
/tenˈden̪θja/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Inclination or propensity towards a certain type of behavior or fashion.
The current trend in fashion is towards more sustainable clothing.
La tendencia actual en la moda es hacia ropa más sostenible.
Movement or direction towards a certain characteristic or development.
There is a growing trend towards telecommuting in many companies.
Hay una tendencia creciente hacia el teletrabajo en muchas empresas.
Development of something that manifests continuously.
The trend of housing prices has been upward in recent years.
La tendencia de los precios de la vivienda ha sido al alza en los últimos años.
Etymology
From Latin 'tendentia', which comes from 'tendere' meaning 'to extend, to stretch'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a tendency to
Indicating a disposition or inclination towards something.
tener tendencia a
to follow the trend
To adapt to a popular movement or way of thinking.
seguir la tendencia
to set a trend
To influence the direction that others will follow.
marcar tendencia
Related Words
to stretch
To extend or stretch something.
tender
market trend
Pattern of behavior in commerce or finance.
tendencia de mercado
Slang Meanings
Popular trend among young people.
That new dance is a trend among the youth.
Esa nueva danza es una tendencia entre la juventud.
Ephemeral fashions that go viral.
The dance challenge became a trend on social media.
El reto de baile se volvió una tendencia en redes sociales.