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Spanish word
predisposición
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðisposiˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nountendency
Example
La sociedad tiene una predisposición hacia la innovación.
Society has a tendency toward innovation.
More examples
En reuniones mostró predisposición a escuchar opiniones distintas.
In meetings he showed a predisposition to listen to different opinions.
Core concept
A preexisting susceptibility or readiness that predisposes someone to a behavior or condition.
Common phrases
mostrar predisposición a colaborar
show a predisposition to cooperate
predisposición hacia nuevas ideas
predisposition toward new ideas
Similar words
tendencia: General trend or pattern that tends to continue across time or different situations.
inclinación: Natural personal leaning toward a particular choice, preference, or taste.
disposición: Willingness or readiness to act or cooperate in a specific situation.
propensión: Pronounced proneness to perform a particular action or behavior.
Definition in Spanish
Inclinación o propensión, a menudo de origen previo, que hace a una persona, grupo o cosa más proclive a cierto comportamiento o idea.
Word origin
From Latin praedispositio, formed from prae- "before" + disponere "to set in order", literally "something arranged beforehand" that now denotes a predisposition.
Usage tips
- In medical or scientific contexts it often denotes susceptibility (for example "predisposición genética"), so add context when using it in everyday conversation to avoid sounding clinical.
Other meanings
- inclinationnoun
- dispositionnoun
Opposites
- resistenciaresistancenoun
Related words
- predispuestopredisposedadjective