be prone to

be prone to(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. ser propenso a
I am prone to bruise easily, especially on my legs.Soy propensa a magullarme fácilmente, especialmente en las piernas.
b. ser proclive a
Brian is prone to making bad decisions when he's been drinking.Brian es proclive a tomar malas decisiones cuando ha bebido mucho.
c. tender a
I can be pretty short-tempered, so it wouldn't be a good idea for me to date someone who is also prone to getting upset easily.Soy bastante irritable, así que no sería una buena idea salir con alguien que también tienda a enojarse fácilmente.
d. tener tendencia a
After a few hours without a break, I'm prone to getting distracted by absolutely anything.Después de varias horas sin descanso, tengo tendencia a distraerme con cualquier cosa.
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