inclination

[ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən]

nounfemininepl: inclinações

inclinação

1. A tendency or preference towards something

She has an inclination towards art and music.

Ela tem uma inclinação para arte e música.

2. The angle at which something is tilted or sloped

The inclination of the roof was about 45 degrees.

A inclinação do telhado era de cerca de 45 graus.

3. A slight bow or nod of the head or body

He made a slight inclination of his head in acknowledgment.

Ele fez uma leve inclinação de cabeça em reconhecimento.

4. A liking or desire for something

I have no inclination to attend the meeting.

Não tenho inclinação para participar da reunião.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese

inclinação

standard usage for all meanings

São Paulo

inclinação

standard usage, sometimes 'tendência' for preference

Rio de Janeiro

inclinação

standard usage, colloquially 'jogo de cintura' for flexibility/inclination

Portugal

inclinação

standard usage; 'tendência' more common for preference meaning

follow one's inclinations

have an inclination to do something

natural inclination

inclined plane

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