Impone (en. Imposes)

/imˈpone/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To impose something on someone implies making someone accept an obligation or a burden.
The government imposes new regulations on businesses.
El gobierno impone nuevas regulaciones a las empresas.
To impose can refer to the action of establishing something as mandatory.
The law imposes heavy fines on those who do not comply with the rules.
La ley impone fuertes multas para quienes no cumplan las normas.
To impose can also describe the act of making a strong impression on someone.
The artist imposes his unique style in each work.
El artista impone su estilo único en cada obra.

Etymology

From Latin 'imponere', which means 'to place on top' or 'to impose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nothing is imposed
no one is forced to do something.
no se impone nada
imposes his presence
makes his authority or importance known.
impone su presencia
imposes conditions
stipulates rules that must be followed.
impone condiciones

Related Words

imposition
Action of imposing.
imposición
to impose
Synonym of the verb imposes, it also means to establish something.
imponer
authority
Power to enforce rules or decisions.
autoridad

Slang Meanings

To give a strong impression.
That guy really imposes at the meeting.
Ese tipo realmente impone en la reunión.
To force a situation.
I don’t like when he imposes his opinion without listening to others.
No me gusta cuando impone su opinión sin escuchar a los demás.