Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
dominación
Pronunciation
IPA/dominaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundominance
Example
La dominación del equipo en la liga es evidente.
The team's dominance in the league is evident.
More examples
No tolero la dominación en una relación.
I don't tolerate domination in a relationship.
Core concept
A group's control over a territory or situation.
Common phrases
la dominación en la pareja
domination in a relationship
la dominación laboral
workplace domination
Similar words
poder: Holds the capacity to affect people or events and determine outcomes.
influencia: Sways people's opinions or actions by affecting their thinking or feelings.
autoridad: Commands acceptance of orders through official position or recognized status.
control: Manages or restrains the movement or state of people or things.
Definition in Spanish
Proceso o resultado de dominar; poder o influencia que ejerce una persona, grupo o entidad sobre otra persona, un territorio o una situación.
Word origin
It comes from Latin dominatio, a noun from dominare 'to lord over' and ultimately from dominus 'master'.
Usage tips
- In neutral contexts Spanish often prefers dominio for simple control, while dominación stresses overwhelming or subjugating power.