Dominar (en. Master)
/do.mi.nar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To exercise dominance or control over someone or something.
The teacher dominates the subject he teaches.
El maestro domina la materia que enseña.
To have deep knowledge of a topic or skill.
She dominates the art of cooking.
Ella domina el arte de la cocina.
To impose oneself over another person or situation.
The team dominated the game from the beginning.
El equipo dominó el juego desde el principio.
Etymology
From Latin domināre, derived from dominus meaning 'lord'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to dominate the situation
To have control or the ability to manage a situation.
dominar la situación
to dominate a topic
To have deep or expert knowledge about a subject.
dominar un tema
to dominate the language
To have a high level of competence in the use of a language.
dominar el idioma
Related Words
dominance
State of having control or authority over something.
dominio
dominant
Having the strongest power or influence in a context.
dominante
domination
Action of dominating or having control over something or someone.
dominación
Slang Meanings
To be the boss or the one in charge in a group.
At the party, he dominated the conversation.
En la fiesta, él era el que dominaba la conversación.
To have the situation completely under control.
With her experience, she dominates the situation like no one else.
Con su experiencia, ella domina la situación como ninguna otra.