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predomina

[pre-do-mi-NA]
verb
predominates, prevails, dominates
1. to be the most important, powerful, or noticeable element; to have superiority or control
Green colors predominate in the forest.
As cores verdes predominam na floresta.
2. to be more frequent or common than other things
Portuguese speakers predominate in this region.
Os falantes de português predominam nesta região.
3. to exercise authority or influence over others
His opinion predominates in the committee.
Sua opinião predomina na comissão.
Synonyms
dominaprevalecesobressaiimperasobrepõe-se
Antonyms
subordinacededesaparecerecua

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
predomina
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
predomina
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

predomina sobre
predomina em
deixar predominar
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