Meaning
inclined, willing
- Naturally inclined, predisposed, or favorably disposed towards an action or idea.
In a sentence
La direttrice si è mostrata propensa ad accettare la nostra nuova proposta.
The director seemed inclined to accept our new proposal.
Non sono particolarmente propenso a cambiare lavoro in questo momento delicato.
I am not particularly inclined to change jobs at this delicate time.
Saresti propenso a trasferirti all'estero per un anno?
Would you be willing to move abroad for a year?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| propenso | masculine · singular |
| propensa | feminine · singular |
| propensi | masculine · plural |
| propense | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always followed by the preposition 'a' + infinitive ('propenso ad accettare') or 'a' + noun ('propenso al compromesso').