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disposed to

[dɪˈspoʊzd tu]
adjective phrase
inclinado a
1. having a tendency or willingness to do something; inclined towards a particular action or behavior
She is disposed to help others whenever possible.
Ela é inclinada a ajudar os outros sempre que possível.
2. mentally or emotionally prepared; in a particular frame of mind
I'm not disposed to accept such poor excuses.
Não estou inclinado a aceitar desculpas tão fracas.
3. having a natural inclination or predisposition towards something
He is disposed to pessimism due to past experiences.
Ele é inclinado ao pessimismo devido às experiências passadas.
Synonyms
inclined toprone toapt tolikely towilling to
Antonyms
disinclined toreluctant tounwilling toaverse to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inclinado a
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
propenso a
alternative, slightly more formal
Portugal
inclinado a
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
disposto a
literal translation, commonly used to mean 'willing to'

Related Idioms & Phrases

disposed to do something
well disposed to
ill disposed to
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