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    Imponerse (en. Assert oneself)

    /im.po.ˈneɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To exercise authority or force over something or someone.
    The boss imposes himself in the meeting with his character.
    El jefe se impone en la reunión con su carácter.
    To make oneself noticed or evident in a certain context.
    The beauty of the landscape imposes itself on the traveler's gaze.
    La belleza del paisaje se impone ante la mirada del viajero.
    To obligate oneself to fulfill something.
    She imposes strict rules on herself to achieve her goals.
    Ella se impone reglas estrictas para alcanzar sus objetivos.

    Etymology

    From the noun 'poner', with the prefix 'im-' indicating intensity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to impose oneself over others
    To exercise control or influence over others.
    imponerse sobre los demás
    to impose oneself in the conversation
    To stand out or capture attention in a dialogue.
    imponerse en la conversación

    Related Words

    imposition
    Action of imposing or making oneself felt.
    imposición
    imposing
    That impresses or causes admiration.
    imponente

    Slang Meanings

    To impose oneself among friends
    In the group, Juan imposes himself because he always chooses where to go.
    En el grupo, Juan se impone porque siempre elige los lugares a donde ir.
    To impose oneself on the dance floor
    That girl really imposes herself on the dance floor.
    Esa chica realmente se impone en la pista de baile.