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"Tendencia" is a noun which is often translated as "tendency", and "tender a" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to tend to". Learn more about the difference between "tendencia" and "tender a" below.
la tendencia(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. tendency
El paciente presenta signos de gran ansiedad y tendencias suicidas.The patient shows signs of deep anxiety and suicidal tendencies.
b. trend
La encuesta revela que existe una tendencia a comer más sano.The survey indicates a trend toward healthier diets.
c. leanings
Pertenece a un partido de tendencia izquierdista.He's a member of a party with left-wing leanings.
2. (propensity)
a. tendency
Yo tengo más tendencia a engordar que mi hermana.I have a greater tendency to put on weight than my sister.
tender a(
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)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to tend to
Según esta página, los vuelos tienden a ser más baratos en enero.According to this website, flights tend to be cheaper in January.
