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prone in Portuguese

prone in Portuguese is de bruços, inclinado, prono — prone means likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.

prone in Portuguese

de bruços
adj
inclinado
adj
Having a downward inclination or slope.
prono
adj
Having a downward inclination or slope.
propenso
adj
(figuratively) Predisposed, liable, inclined.

What does "prone" mean?

  1. adj Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.
    "This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms."
  2. adj Lying flat with the face down.
    "The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing."

prone in a sentence

  • This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms.
  • He's prone to exaggeration when telling stories.
  • The soldiers moved into a prone position before firing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prone" in Portuguese?

"prone" in Portuguese is de bruços, inclinado, prono. prone means: Likely to suffer from or do something, usually something negative.

How do you use "prone" in a sentence?

Example: "This part of the coast is prone to flooding during storms." In Portuguese, "prone" is de bruços, inclinado, prono.

Are there other ways to say "prone" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "prone": de bruços, inclinado, prono, propenso.

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