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    Imponer (en. Impose)

    /impo'ner/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Establish something in such a way that others must accept it.
    The government imposes new rules for energy use.
    El gobierno impone nuevas reglas para el uso de la energía.
    Force or cause someone to submit to something.
    Social pressure can impose difficult decisions.
    La presión social puede imponer decisiones difíciles.
    Cause a strong or profound impression.
    His speech imposed respect among the attendees.
    Su discurso impuso respeto entre los asistentes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'imponere', which means to place or establish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    impose respect
    Generate admiration and consideration in others.
    imponer respeto
    impose conditions
    Establish requirements that must be met.
    imponer condiciones
    impose one's will
    Make others follow one's decision, even if they disagree.
    imponer su voluntad

    Related Words

    imposition
    The act of imposing something.
    imposición
    impossible
    That cannot be accomplished.
    imposible
    imposable
    That can be imposed or is subject to imposition.
    imponible

    Slang Meanings

    Impose style
    She always knows how to impose style in her outfits.
    Ella siempre sabe cómo imponer estilo en sus atuendos.
    Impose fear
    The boss imposes fear in the office with his authoritarian attitude.
    El jefe impone miedo en la oficina con su actitud autoritaria.