Spanish word

predominio

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾeðoˈminjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpredominance

Example

En el debate, el predominio de una postura fue evidente.

In the debate, the predominance of one position was evident.

Illustration for predominio (predominance)

More examples

En la asamblea se percibió el predominio entre los jóvenes a la hora de votar.

At the assembly, the predominance among young people was felt when voting.

Core concept

A prevailing influence that steers the course of events.

Common phrases

  • predominio numérico

    numerical predominance

  • el predominio entre los jóvenes

    predominance among young people

  • el predominio de las voces favorables

    predominance of favorable voices

Similar words

dominio: Power or authority used to control people, actions, or institutions.
superioridad: Higher rank, ability, or status that puts someone ahead of others.
prevalencia: A condition or trait that appears more frequently within a group.

Definition in Spanish

Estado en que una idea, característica o elemento prevalece y marca el curso de una situación.

Word origin

From Latin prae 'before' and dominare 'to rule' via Spanish predominar, with the noun-forming suffix -io naming the state of being dominant.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el predominio) and commonly appears as predominio de + noun in formal or analytical contexts to indicate the predominance of something.

Other meanings

  • superioritynoun
  • dominationnoun

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