predominio

predominance

noun preh-doh-MEE-nee-oh Rare

Origin: From Latin praedominari, 'to predominate'.

Also means

dominance

Usage Note

Predominio expresses the state of having superior influence or power over others. It is frequently followed by de (el predominio de una cultura) or sobre (su predominio sobre los rivales). The related verb is predominar, and the adjective is predominante.

Examples

"El predominio de esa lengua es evidente en la zona."

Natural Translation

The predominance of that language is evident in the area.

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