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Spanish word
propenso
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾoˈpenso/
Meaning
- adjectiveprone
Example
Él es propenso a cometer errores.
He is prone to making mistakes.
More examples
En invierno, soy propenso a resfriarme.
In winter, I am prone to catching colds.
Core concept
A tree leaning forward in strong wind.
Common phrases
propenso a cometer errores
prone to making mistakes
propenso a resfriarse
prone to catching colds
Similar words
inclinado: Bends or inclines toward a direction, for literal tilts or metaphorical leaning.
susceptible: Vulnerable to influence or impact from outside forces, easily affected.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa propensión a un resultado o comportamiento; suele construirse como 'propenso a' seguido de un infinitivo.
Word origin
From Latin propensus, the past participle of propendere 'to lean forward', where a literal forward tilt came to mean a tendency or disposition.
Usage tips
- Usually built as propenso a plus an infinitive, and the adjective changes for gender and number (propenso/propensa/propensos/propensas).
Other meanings
- liableadjective
Related words
- propensiónpropensitynoun
- propendertendverb