How to Say "trend" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “trend” is “tendencia” — use 'tendencia' when referring to a general direction or pattern of development or change, applicable to various fields like economics, fashion, or social behavior.
tendencia
ten-den-syahtenˈdensja
Examples
La tendencia del mercado es hacia productos más sostenibles.
The market trend is towards more sustainable products.
La última tendencia en moda es usar ropa de colores brillantes.
The latest fashion trend is wearing bright-colored clothes.
Hay una tendencia creciente de trabajar desde casa.
There is a growing trend of working from home.
Los precios muestran una tendencia al alza este mes.
Prices are showing an upward trend this month.
Always Feminine
This word ends in -encia, which means it is almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using it with Verbs
To say something is 'trending' or 'becoming a trend,' we often use the verb 'ser' (to be): 'Esto es tendencia'.
Don't use 'Trande'
Mistake: “Esa es la nueva trande.”
Correction: Esa es la nueva tendencia. (Don't try to make the English word 'trend' sound Spanish; use the real Spanish word!)
moda
moh-dahˈmoða
Examples
Ahora es moda viajar solo con mochila.
It is currently a trend to travel only with a backpack.
El uso de bicicletas eléctricas se ha puesto de moda en la ciudad.
The use of electric bikes has become popular/trendy in the city.
Esa canción fue una moda pasajera.
That song was a passing fad.
Verbs of Change
When talking about something becoming trendy, use reflexive verbs like 'ponerse' (se ha puesto de moda) or 'volverse' (se volvió una moda).
ola
OH-lahsˈo.las
Examples
Hay una ola de calor en el sur del país.
There is a heat wave in the south of the country.
El país experimentó una ola de protestas.
The country experienced a wave of protests.
Se sintió una ola de tristeza al escuchar la noticia.
A wave of sadness was felt upon hearing the news.
Metaphorical Use
When 'olas' is used figuratively (for things that aren't water), it describes a sudden, powerful, and often temporary burst of something, like heat, emotion, or activity.
Tendencia vs. Moda
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