Sometidos (en. Subjected)

/so.me.ti.dos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who find themselves in a situation of subordination or submission.
Citizens are subjected to strict rules.
Los ciudadanos son sometidos a reglas estrictas.
Things that are under a domain or control.
The data submitted for analysis show interesting results.
Los datos sometidos a análisis muestran resultados interesantes.

Etymology

From the past participle of the verb "someter," which comes from the Latin "sublimere."

Common Phrases and Expressions

subjected to the law
to be under the obligations and regulations established by law.
sometidos a la ley
subjected to trial
to be in a legal process where a person's conduct is evaluated.
sometidos a juicio
subjected to power
to be under the authority or control of someone.
sometidos al poder

Related Words

submit
Verb meaning to place someone or something under an influence or control.
someter
subordination
State or situation of being under someone else's control.
subordinación
authority
Capacity or power to influence other people.
autoridad

Slang Meanings

To be in a weak position in relation to a situation.
That guy is submissive in his relationship.
Ese chico está sometido en su relación.
To have no voice or vote in a decision.
In that company, everyone is subject to what the boss says.
En esa empresa, todos están sometidos a lo que dice el jefe.