Spanish word

interponer

Pronunciation

IPA/inteɾpoˈneɾ/

Meaning

  • verbinterpose

Example

No interpongas tu brazo entre nosotros.

Don't interpose your arm between us.

Illustration for interponer (interpose)

More examples

Durante la discusión, ella interpuso la palabra para aclarar el malentendido.

During the discussion, she interjected a remark to clarify the misunderstanding.

Core concept

Someone or something inserted into an interaction to interrupt, object, or act as an intermediary.

Common phrases

  • interponer la palabra

    interject a remark

  • interponer el brazo

    interpose the arm

  • interponer una objeción

    interpose an objection

Similar words

entrometerse: Meddles in others' conversations or affairs by inserting unsolicited opinions.
interrumpir: Breaks into an ongoing conversation or action, stopping the other's flow.
meterse: Intrudes into unrelated situations and participates without regard for boundaries.
interferir: Obstructs or impedes the effective operation or advancement of something.

Definition in Spanish

Introducir algo o a alguien entre dos elementos para impedir el paso o mediar; también intervenir en una conversación con una objeción o protesta.

Word origin

The form comes from Latin interponĕre (inter- 'between' + ponĕre 'to place') and retains the core sense of putting something between, applied to blocking or intervening.

Usage tips

  • Use interponer for inserting an objection or official action; for casual interruptions, speakers usually prefer interrumpir or meterse.

Other meanings

  • fileverb
  • objectverb

Opposites

Related words

  • interposicióninterpositionnoun

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