English–Spanish
“impose” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/impoˈneɾ/
Example
No me impongas tus ideas.
Don't impose your ideas on me.
How to say “impose” in Spanish
“Impose” in Spanish is imponer.
A weight placed on someone's shoulders.
Example sentences with imponer
El profesor no debe imponer su voluntad a los alumnos.
The teacher should not force his will on the students.
Tips for using imponer
- Often used for forcing obligations or rules, the verb sounds strong in Spanish, so speakers commonly soften it with conditional forms or polite words such as 'por favor'.