English–Spanish
“subdue” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/someˈteɾ/
Example
No puedes someter a nadie por la fuerza.
You can't subdue anyone by force.
How to say “subdue” in Spanish
“Subdue” in Spanish is someter.
Forcing someone into obedience or bringing an issue before a vote.
Example sentences with someter
No intentes someter a nadie con amenazas.
Don't try to subdue anyone with threats.
Tips for using someter
- Common collocations include someter un proyecto a votación and someter a alguien a pruebas, so use someter for formal submission or to indicate exposure to a process rather than routine handing-in.