Adjective
/propˈenso/
"Propenso" is an adjective used to describe a tendency or likelihood of someone or something to be affected by a particular condition, situation, or to behave in a specified way. It conveys susceptibility or predisposition towards something, often with a negative connotation. The word is used in various contexts, both in written and spoken forms, although its occurrence tends to be more common in written text, especially in formal contexts.
Él es propenso a enfermedades respiratorias en invierno.
He is prone to respiratory illnesses in winter.
Ella es propensa a tomar decisiones impulsivas.
She is likely to make impulsive decisions.
Las plantas son propensas a crecer mejor en climas cálidos.
Plants are prone to grow better in warm climates.
"Propenso" is sometimes used in idiomatic expressions, although not as frequently as other adjectives. Here are several phrases and their meanings:
Ser propenso a fallar.
To be prone to failure.
Es propenso a fallar cuando no se prepara adecuadamente.
He is prone to fail when he does not prepare adequately.
Estar propenso a buscar problemas.
To be likely to seek trouble.
Ella siempre está propensa a buscar problemas en lugar de soluciones.
She is always likely to seek trouble instead of solutions.
Tener una actitud propensa a la crítica.
To have a tendency towards criticism.
Su actitud es propensa a la crítica, lo que lo hace difícil de tratar.
His attitude is prone to criticism, which makes it difficult to deal with.
Propenso a esfuerzos extremos.
Prone to extreme efforts.
Algunas personas son propensas a esfuerzos extremos para alcanzar sus metas.
Some people are prone to extreme efforts to reach their goals.
The word "propenso" originates from the Latin "propensus," which is the past participle of "propendere," meaning "to hang forward." The root reflects the idea of a natural inclination or leaning towards something.
Synonyms: - Susceptible - Inclinado - Dispuesto
Antonyms: - Inapto - Inocente - Resistente