English–Spanish
“tendency” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/tenˈdenθja/
Example
Hay una tendencia a usar menos plástico.
There is a tendency to use less plastic.
How to say “tendency” in Spanish
“Tendency” in Spanish is tendencia.
A row of arrows all tilting toward the same side.
Example sentences with tendencia
Se observa una tendencia a largo plazo en el teletrabajo.
There is a long-term tendency in teleworking.
Tips for using tendencia
- Spanish uses 'hay una tendencia a + infinitive' or 'tendencia a + noun', and tendencia normally denotes a general direction or drift rather than a short-lived fashion, for which moda is used.
Other Spanish words for “tendency”
Ella tiene propensión a preocuparse.
She has a tendency to worry.
Hay una inclinación hacia la comida rápida entre los jóvenes.
There is a tendency toward fast food among young people.
La sociedad tiene una predisposición hacia la innovación.
Society has a tendency toward innovation.