inclinación
“inclinación” means “slope” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
slope, tilt
Also: angle, gradient
📝 In Action
La calle tiene una inclinación muy fuerte.
A2The street has a very steep slope.
La inclinación de la Torre de Pisa es famosa en todo el mundo.
B1The tilt of the Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous all over the world.
Debes ajustar la inclinación del respaldo de la silla.
B1You should adjust the tilt of the chair's backrest.
tendency, leaning
Also: predisposition, propensity
📝 In Action
Tiene una clara inclinación hacia la música clásica.
B2She has a clear leaning toward classical music.
Su inclinación por los dulces es bien conocida.
B1His tendency for sweets is well known.
No muestra ninguna inclinación política.
C1He doesn't show any political leaning.
bow, nod
📝 In Action
Hizo una pequeña inclinación de cabeza al saludar.
B2He gave a small nod when saying hello.
El actor respondió a los aplausos con una profunda inclinación.
C1The actor responded to the applause with a deep bow.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: inclinación
Question 1 of 3
Which word describes the 'tilt' of a building?
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📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'inclinatio', meaning a leaning or bending towards something. It shares roots with the English word 'inclination'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inclinación' the same as 'pendiente'?
They are close! 'Inclinación' is a general word for any tilt or angle. 'Pendiente' specifically refers to the steepness of a hill or road.
Can I use 'inclinación' for political views?
Yes! You can say 'inclinación política' to describe which way someone leans politically.
How do I say 'Leaning Tower'?
In Spanish, we use the adjective: 'Torre inclinada'. But the 'lean' itself is 'la inclinación'.