B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
predominio
Verb
predominar
Adverb
predominantemente
Adjective
predominante
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

En esta región, el sector _______ es la agricultura.

Correct!

The correct answer is: predominante

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
predominio
Verb
predominar
Adverb
predominantemente
Adjective
predominante

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

de forma predominante

predominantly

Often Confused With

predominante vs dominante

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

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Usage Notes

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

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Common Mistakes

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

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Memory Tip

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

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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

noun + predominante ser + predominante

Quick Quiz

En esta región, el sector _______ es la agricultura.

Correct!

The correct answer is: predominante

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