Spanish Conversation · Level 64
76 words
Spanish word
prevalecer
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeβaleˈθeɾ/
Meaning
- verbprevail
Example
En ese país, prevalece la tolerancia.
In that country, tolerance prevails.
More examples
En las decisiones del grupo suele prevalecer la opinión de la mayoría.
In group decisions, the majority opinion usually prevails.
Core concept
A stronger force pushing aside weaker forces.
Common phrases
prevalecer la opinión
the opinion prevails
prevalecer el sentido común
common sense prevails
prevalecer la calma
calm prevails
Similar words
predominar: Predominate in quantity or influence, appearing most often.
imponerse: Compel acceptance of one's will or stance by active pressure.
dominar: Dominate by holding superior power or commanding presence.
triunfar: Triumph in a contest, emerging as the successful party.
Definition in Spanish
Tener más fuerza o influencia que otras cosas, de modo que se impone o domina.
Word origin
From Latin praevalēre, formed from prae- 'in front' and valēre 'be strong', originally meaning 'be stronger than' and thus 'prevail'.
Usage tips
- Slightly formal and common in written or official contexts, it often appears in third-person forms and speakers use predominar or es común in casual conversation.