predominar

Senses

1. 1.

   to predominate, to prevail

   to be the most common, frequent, or noticeable element

2. 2.

   to dominate, to have supremacy

   to have control or superior influence over something

Examples

• "Nas regiões tropicais, predominam as florestas úmidas."

  In tropical regions, humid forests predominate.

• "A cor azul predomina na decoração do quarto."

  The color blue predominates in the bedroom decor.

• "Naquela época, predominava a ideia de que a Terra era plana."

  At that time, the idea that the Earth was flat prevailed.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Commonly used with subjects like colors, ideas, opinions, climates, or types of vegetation. Often followed by "em" or "sobre" to indicate where something predominates. More formal/written register than simpler alternatives like "dominar" or "ser mais comum."