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"Predominio" is a noun which is often translated as "predominance", and "prevalencia" is a noun which is often translated as "prevalence". Learn more about the difference between "predominio" and "prevalencia" below.
el predominio(
preh
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doh
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mee
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nyoh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (general)
a. predominance
En algunos países, el sistema político se caracteriza por el predominio de un partido.In some countries, the political system is characterized by the predominance of one party.
la prevalencia(
preh
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bah
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lehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (medicine)
a. prevalence
La prevalencia del infarto de miocardio ha aumentado en las últimas décadas debido al ritmo de vida.The prevalence of myocardial infarction has risen in the last decades due to the pace of life.
