How is the word pendiente translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Incline
noun

Superficie que sube o baja en cuesta.

A surface that slopes up or down.

Examples with “pendiente”

See how the word “pendiente” is used in sentences

  • El coche subió con dificultad la pendiente empinada. — The car struggled up the steep incline.

  • La cuesta hizo que la caminata fuera más exigente. — The incline made the hike more challenging.

  • Me inclino a darte la razón. — I incline to agree with you.

  • Inclinó la cabeza con cortesía. — She inclined her head politely.

  • Hay una pendiente suave justo pasado el puente. — There's a gentle incline just past the bridge.

  • Ayer resbaló en la cuesta empinada. — He slipped on the steep incline yesterday.

  • La mayoría de los lectores se inclina por la explicación más sencilla. — Most readers incline toward the simpler explanation.

  • Inclina un poco la cabeza hacia la izquierda. — Incline your head a little to the left.

  • ¿Cuánto mide la pendiente de este sendero? — How long is the incline on this trail?

  • ¿Se ve la cuesta desde aquí? — Can you see the incline from here?

  • ¿Te inclinas por la segunda opción? — Do you incline to the second option?

  • Los invitados mayores inclinan la cabeza al saludar. — Older guests incline their heads when greeting.

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