Interponga (en. Interpose)

/in-ter-ˈpon-ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of placing something in between two or more elements.
The judge interposes his authority in the case.
El juez interponga su autoridad en el caso.
To file a claim or request amid a legal process.
The lawyer files an appeal.
El abogado interponga una apelación.
To intervene or mediate in a situation to modify it.
It's important for someone to interpose their opinion in the discussion.
Es importante que alguien interponga su opinión en la discusión.

Etymology

From Latin 'interponere', which means 'to put in between'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to file a complaint
To make a formal claim about a problem.
interponer una queja
place your hand
Act of protecting someone or something by placing an object between it and a danger.
interponga su mano
to file appeals
To submit additional requests or claims in a legal process.
interponer recursos

Related Words

interposition
Action of interposing something.
interposición
intercalate
To place something between other elements, especially information or data.
intercalar
intervention
Action of intervening in a matter or situation.
intervención

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use to refer to interceding in a conflict.
In the fight, Juan decided to interpose and calm things down.
En la pelea, Juan decidió interponga y calmar los ánimos.
To mediate between friends to resolve a misunderstanding.
Whenever there is a conflict, you interpose to resolve it.
Siempre que hay un conflicto, tú interponga para que se resuelva.