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    Imponía (en. Imposed)

    /impoˈnia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Establish something by force or authority.
    The teacher imposed discipline in the classroom.
    El maestro imponía disciplina en el aula.
    Force someone to do something.
    The law imposed sanctions on offenders.
    La ley imponía sanciones a los infractores.
    Inflict or cause a strong effect or impression.
    His presence imposed respect among his colleagues.
    Su presencia imponía respeto entre sus colegas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imponere', which means to put over or on.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    impose conditions
    Establish requirements or demands that must be met.
    imponer condiciones
    impose respect
    Make others feel admiration or consideration.
    imponer respeto

    Related Words

    imposition
    Action of imposing.
    imposición
    imposing
    That imposes respect or admiration.
    imponente

    Slang Meanings

    Impose style
    She always knows how to make an impression with her way of dressing.
    Ella siempre sabe cómo imponerse con su forma de vestir.
    Impose one's opinion
    He doesn't like to argue; he always imposes his opinion without listening to others.
    No le gusta discutir, siempre impone su opinión sin escuchar a los demás.