Dominación (en. Domination)
/domi.naˈθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Condition of having influence or control over another person or group.
Cultural domination can lead to the assimilation of customs.
La dominación cultural puede llevar a la asimilación de costumbres.
Exercise of power or authority over a territory or population.
Imperialist domination had devastating consequences.
La dominación imperialista tuvo consecuencias devastadoras.
Action of dominating in a specific context, such as in sports or competition.
His domination in the tournament was evident from the first match.
Su dominación en el torneo fue evidente desde el primer partido.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'dominatio', which means 'power' or 'control'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
world domination
Power or control exercised on a global level.
dominación mundial
market domination
Situation in which a company controls the majority of the market.
dominación de mercado
male domination
The preeminence of men over women in various social areas.
dominación masculina
Related Words
dominate
To exercise control or influence over something or someone.
dominar
dominant
Having power or control in a situation.
dominante
dominator
Person who exercises dominance or control over others.
dominador
Slang Meanings
Strict style of command.
His domination in the office feels like a dictatorship.
Su dominación en la oficina se siente como una dictadura.
Excessive influence in relationships.
The girl had such a strong domination over her group of friends that it seemed they were her entourage.
La chica tenía una dominación tan fuerte sobre su grupo de amigas que parecía que eran su séquito.