How to Say "to predispose" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to predispose” is “inclinar” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
making someone more likely to do something
Examples
Me inclino por la primera propuesta; parece más barata.
I'm leaning toward the first proposal; it seems cheaper.
Sus palabras inclinaron la balanza a mi favor.
His words tipped the scales in my favor.
La falta de tiempo me inclina a pensar que no vendrá.
The lack of time leads me to believe he won't come.
Choosing with 'Por'
When you want to say you are leaning toward a choice, use 'inclinarse' followed by 'por'. For example: 'Me inclino por el café'.
Using 'a' instead of 'por'
Mistake: “Me inclino a la pizza.”
Correction: Me inclino por la pizza. (While 'a' can be used with verbs, 'por' is the standard for choosing between objects.)
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