Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Impuso (en. Imposed)

    /imˈpuso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To establish or impose a rule, norm, or condition.
    The teacher imposed new rules in the class.
    El maestro impuso nuevas reglas en la clase.
    To exercise authority or control over something.
    She imposed her will in the meeting.
    Ella impuso su voluntad en la reunión.
    To force someone to do something.
    The government imposed restrictions during the pandemic.
    El gobierno impuso restricciones durante la pandemia.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'imponer', which comes from the Latin 'imponere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imposed by force
    forced by obligation
    impuesto a la fuerza
    mostly imposed
    dominated or mostly established
    en su mayoría impuso

    Related Words

    impose
    To establish or make someone accept something.
    imponer
    imposition
    The action of imposing.
    imposición
    imposing
    That causes an impression due to its greatness or strength.
    imponente

    Slang Meanings

    To exercise control in a rude manner.
    The boss imposed his way of working without listening to the team.
    El jefe impuso su manera de trabajar sin escuchar al equipo.
    To force someone to accept an idea.
    Don't impose your beliefs on me.
    No me impongas tus creencias.