inclinado
/inkliˈnado/
The English word 'inclined' is translated into Spanish as inclinado.
inclinado is used to describe having a tendency, preference, likelihood or disposition toward something. When expressing that someone is inclined to do something, it is typically used with the verb estar and the preposition a (estar inclinado a). Note that inclinado can also be used literally to describe a physical tilt or a surface that is not level, meaning 'tilted' or 'sloped'.
Meaning: having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
inclinado literally means 'inclined' or 'tilted'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use inclinada for feminine singular nouns, inclinados for masculine plural nouns and inclinadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/inkliˈnado/
Did you know?
- While inclinado describes a slope, Spanish has a specific word pendiente for a steep incline or hill, which also means 'pending' in a legal or administrative sense.
- The word inclinado shares a root with inclinar, which in a religious context describes the act of bowing the head or body in prayer or respect.
- The word inclinado is the opposite of erguido, which describes someone standing perfectly upright, often used to denote pride or dignity.
Examples in context
- Estoy dispuesto/a a ayudar en lo que sea necesario.I'm inclined to help with whatever is necessary.
- Los niños son propensos a aprender idiomas rápidamente.Children are inclined to learn languages quickly.
- Estoy predispuesto/a a probar nuevas experiencias.I'm inclined to try new experiences.
- Estoy inclinado/a a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.I'm inclined to accept the job offer.
- Todos los estudiantes parecen estar predispuestos al estudio.All the students seem to be inclined towards studying.
- Tienes una mente predispuesta a la creatividad.You have a mind inclined towards creativity.
- Estoy propenso/a a tomar decisiones rápidas.I'm prone to making quick decisions.
- Estoy inclinado hacia la opción de viajar en tren.I am inclined toward the option of traveling by train.
- El público está inclinado a creer esa historia.The public is inclined to believe that story.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing which movie to watch.
- Mateo¿Quieres ver una comedia o un drama?Do you want to watch a comedy or a drama?
- LucíaEstoy más inclinado a ver una comedia.I am more inclined to watch a comedy.
- MateoMe parece bien, Lucía. Busquemos una.That sounds good, Lucía. Let's find one.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo elijo la película.Perfect, I'll choose the movie.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry inclinado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
