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"Tender a" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to tend to", and "tendencia" is a noun which is often translated as "tendency". Learn more about the difference between "tender a" and "tendencia" below.
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.
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.
