B2 adjective Neutre

predominante

/pɾe.ðo.miˈnan.te/

Present as the strongest or main element; having control or power. Used to describe the most common feature in a set of data or a society.

Exemples

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1

El viento predominante viene del norte.

The prevailing wind comes from the north.

2

Existe una opinión predominante sobre este tema.

There is a predominant opinion on this topic.

3

Su rasgo predominante es la paciencia.

His predominant trait is patience.

Famille de mots

Nom
predominio
Verb
predominar
Adverbe
predominantemente
Adjectif
predominante
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Astuce mémo

Pre (before/above) + dominante (dominant). It stands out above the rest.

Quiz rapide

En esta región, el sector _______ es la agricultura.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : predominante

Exemples

1

El viento predominante viene del norte.

everyday

The prevailing wind comes from the north.

2

Existe una opinión predominante sobre este tema.

formal

There is a predominant opinion on this topic.

3

Su rasgo predominante es la paciencia.

informal

His predominant trait is patience.

4

El paradigma predominante en la ciencia está cambiando.

academic

The predominant paradigm in science is changing.

5

La marca es predominante en el mercado asiático.

business

The brand is predominant in the Asian market.

Famille de mots

Nom
predominio
Verb
predominar
Adverbe
predominantemente
Adjectif
predominante

Collocations courantes

rasgo predominante predominant trait
clima predominante predominant climate
ideología predominante predominant ideology
papel predominante predominant role
tendencia predominante predominant trend

Phrases Courantes

de forma predominante

predominantly

Souvent confondu avec

predominante vs dominante

Dominante often implies active control/power, while predominante is more about frequency or presence.

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Notes d'usage

Great for describing graphs in IELTS Task 1 (e.g., 'the predominant category was...').

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'dominante' for colors or trends when 'predominante' is more precise.

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Astuce mémo

Pre (before/above) + dominante (dominant). It stands out above the rest.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'praedominans', from 'prae' (before) and 'dominari' (to rule).

Modèles grammaticaux

noun + predominante ser + predominante

Quiz rapide

En esta región, el sector _______ es la agricultura.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : predominante

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