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tendencia

trend

noun ten-DEN-syah Less Common

Also means

tendency

Usage Note

Tendencia is used in fashion, economics, and social commentary (las últimas tendencias, una tendencia al alza). It can describe a statistical trend or a personal inclination (tiene tendencia a exagerar). The adjective tendencioso means 'biased' or 'tendentious' — a useful related form.

Examples

"La tendencia actual favorece los productos ecológicos."

Natural Translation

The current trend favours ecological products.

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