dominant
vs
tonic

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"Dominant" is an adjective which is often translated as "dominante", and "tonic" is a noun which is often translated as "el agua tónica". Learn more about the difference between "dominant" and "tonic" below.

dominant(

mih

nihnt

)

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (commanding)

a. dominante

Brazil has been a dominant force in soccer for many years.Brasil ha sido una fuerza dominante en el fútbol durante muchos años.

Serena Williams has been one of the most dominant players in women's tennis for years.Serena Williams ha sido una de las jugadoras más dominantes en el tenis femenil desde hace años.

2. (preferred)

a. dominante

Grab this tube with your dominant hand.Agarra este tubo con la mano dominante.

3. (predominant)

a. predominante

The discussion of water rights was a dominant theme throughout the campaign.La discusión del derecho al agua fue un tema predominante durante la campaña.

4. (biology)

a. dominante

The dominant grass species in the area has changed as the climate has changed.La especie de hierba dominante en la zona ha cambiado con el cambio del clima.

5. (music)

a. dominante

I learned how to play a dominant seventh chord in my piano lesson today.Aprendí a tocar un acorde de séptima dominante en mi clase de piano hoy.

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

6. (music)

a. la dominante

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

In the C major scale, G is the dominant.En la escala de do mayor, sol es la dominante.

tonic(

nihk

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (beverage)

a. el agua tónica

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

Rafael sliced up some fresh strawberries to add to his tonic.Rafael rebanó una fresa frescas para agregar a su agua tónica.

b. la tónica

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

What would you like to drink? - I'll have a gin and tonic.¿Qué te gustaría tomar? - Voy a pedir una ginebra con tónica.

2. (something invigorating)

a. el tónico

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

Laughter is a tonic for the soul.La risa es un tónico para el alma.

3. (music)

a. la tónica

(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(F)

My starting note is the third, yours is the fifth, and Dan has the tonic.Mi nota de partida es la tercera, la tuya la quinta y Dan tiene la tónica.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

4. (invigorating)

a. tónico

You should try this refreshing and tonic beverage. It makes you feel great.Deberías probar esta bebida refrescante y tónica; te hace sentir muy bien.

b. tonificante

This special light has a tonic effect on the skin.Esta luz especial tiene un efecto tonificante en la piel.

5. (music)

a. tónico

The dominant resolves to the tonic chord in the last bar.La dominante se resuelve al acorde tónico en el último compás.