What does "propensión" mean in English?

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propensión

English

propensity

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Alternative translations of "propensión"

inclination
tendency
leaning
predisposition

Examples of how to use "propensión" in Spanish

Spanish
Tiene propensión a engordar.
English
He tends to gain weight.
Spanish
Ella tiene una propensión a ayudar.
English
She has a tendency to help.
Spanish
Mi hermano muestra propensión al riesgo.
English
My brother shows a propensity for risk.
Spanish
La propensión al perfeccionismo puede cansar.
English
The tendency towards perfectionism can be tiring.
Spanish
Noté cierta propensión hacia la tristeza.
English
I noticed a certain inclination towards sadness.

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Tiene propensión a engordar.

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