inclina

Inclina is a term found in several Romance languages with meanings related to tilting, leaning, or bending. As a verb form, inclina appears in the conjugations of several verbs such as inclinar (Spanish and Portuguese) and inclinare (Italian), where it typically functions as a present-tense form.

In Spanish, inclina is the third-person singular present indicative of inclinar, used in sentences like “ella inclina la cabeza” (she tilts her head) or as an informal imperative in some constructions. In Portuguese, inclina is the third-person singular present of inclinar and may also be encountered in imperative contexts in colloquial speech. In Italian, inclina is the third-person singular present indicative of inclinare and can also serve as the formal second-person form in commands, as in “Lei inclina” (you tilt).

Etymology and origins: the word derives from Latin inclinare, formed from in- ‘toward’ plus clinare ‘to bend.’ The root clin- reflects the broader family of Latin terms associated with bending or slanting, which have given rise to related words in multiple Romance languages.

Other uses: Inclina is not widely recognized as a standalone noun in major dictionaries, but it can appear as a proper noun in some contexts—such as a surname or, occasionally, a place name or brand—where the meaning is not necessarily tied to the verb. In such cases, the sense is typically determined by the surrounding language and usage.

See also: incline, inclinometer, inclination.