Spanish Conversation · Level 37
74 words
Spanish word
tendencia
Pronunciation
IPA/tenˈdenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nountendency
Example
Hay una tendencia a usar menos plástico.
There is a tendency to use less plastic.
More examples
Se observa una tendencia a largo plazo en el teletrabajo.
There is a long-term tendency in teleworking.
Core concept
A row of arrows all tilting toward the same side.
Common phrases
tendencia a largo plazo
long-term tendency
tendencia de compra
purchasing tendency
Similar words
moda: Short-lived popular style or craze that many people favor at the same time.
corriente: Widespread ongoing movement of ideas or practices within society or a field.
preferencia: Habitual liking that leads to choosing one option over others.
inclinación: Natural leaning of feelings or character toward a particular attitude or action.
Definition in Spanish
Inclinación general de comportamientos, opiniones o hechos que hace que varios elementos se dirijan en la misma dirección.
Word origin
From Latin tendere 'to stretch or aim', via medieval Latin tendentia 'a leaning or direction', Spanish tendencia denotes an inclination.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses 'hay una tendencia a + infinitive' or 'tendencia a + noun', and tendencia normally denotes a general direction or drift rather than a short-lived fashion, for which moda is used.
Other meanings
- trendnoun
- fashionnoun
Opposites
- contratendenciacountertrendnoun
Related words
- tendenciosobiasedadjective