Spanish Conversation · Level 49
75 words
Spanish word
imperante
Pronunciation
IPA/impeˈɾante/
Meaning
- adjectivemainstream
Example
La tendencia imperante entre los jóvenes es estudiar en el extranjero.
The mainstream trend among young people is to study abroad.
More examples
La moda imperante este verano es la ropa cómoda.
The mainstream fashion this summer is comfortable clothing.
Core concept
A broad flag overshadowing smaller flags.
Common phrases
moda imperante
mainstream fashion
opinión imperante
prevailing opinion
corriente imperante
prevailing trend
Similar words
común: Occurs frequently across people and places and appears ordinary or usual.
popular: Enjoys widespread approval and visible support from many people.
dominante: Wields strong influence that shapes the course of trends and outcomes.
Definition in Spanish
Que es dominante en una situación o grupo; aquello considerado más común o influyente.
Word origin
From Latin imperans, present participle of imperare 'to command', originally 'ruling' and extended in Spanish to mean 'prevailing' or 'dominant'.
Usage tips
- Formal-register word often used in commentary; in casual speech native speakers prefer lo habitual or lo más común instead of imperante.
Other meanings
- dominantadjective
- prevailingadjective
Opposites
- atípicoatypicaladjective
- infrecuenteinfrequentadjective
Related words
- imperativoimperativeadjective