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    Imponentes (en. Imposing)

    /impoˈnentes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has qualities that impress due to its greatness or majesty.
    The imposing mountains of the landscape left everyone breathless.
    Las montañas imponentes del paisaje dejaban a todos sin aliento.
    That presents itself with authority or strength.
    The imposing speech of the leader resonated in the auditorium.
    El imponente discurso del líder resonó en el auditorio.
    That evokes respect or admiration due to its size or character.
    The building rose imposing in the center of the city.
    El edificio se erguía de manera imponente en el centro de la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'imponens', which refers to imposing or causing an impression.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to leave someone imposing
    To impress someone in a remarkable way
    dejar a alguien imponente
    imposing views
    Views that are surprising or spectacular
    imponentes vistas
    imposing strength
    A force or authority that cannot be ignored
    fuerza imponente

    Related Words

    imposition
    The action of imposing something on someone
    imposición
    to impose
    To assume a position of authority or power
    imponerse
    to impress
    To cause a strong impression on someone
    impresionar

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is impressive or incredible in an informal context.
    The concert was imposing, I had never seen anything like it.
    El concierto fue imponente, nunca había visto algo así.
    A person who causes admiration for their personality or presence.
    She is imposing, always attracting attention when she enters a room.
    Ella es imponente, siempre llama la atención cuando entra en una habitación.