tendency

a general liking for something or a preference to do something

tendencia, inclinación, preferencia

• have a tendency to do sth

Collocations a tendency towards sth · a tendency to do sth

• She has a tendency to be late.

  Ella tiene una tendencia a llegar tarde.

a general direction or movement in which something is developing or changing

tendencia, corriente, movimiento

• the tendency for sth to happen

Collocations a tendency towards sth · a growing tendency

• There is a growing tendency among young people to use social media.

  Hay una creciente tendencia entre los jóvenes de usar las redes sociales.

a usual way of behaving or acting

tendencia, comportamiento habitual

• have a tendency to do sth

Collocations a tendency towards sth · a tendency to do sth

• He has a tendency to be overly critical.

  Él tiene una tendencia a ser demasiado crítico.