Spanish word

someter

Pronunciation

IPA/someˈteɾ/

Meaning

  • verbsubdue

Example

No puedes someter a nadie por la fuerza.

You can't subdue anyone by force.

Illustration for someter (subdue)

More examples

No intentes someter a nadie con amenazas.

Don't try to subdue anyone with threats.

Core concept

Forcing someone into obedience or bringing an issue before a vote.

Common phrases

  • someter a la fuerza

    subdue by force

  • someter a su voluntad

    subject to one's will

Similar words

obligar: Compels someone to act through duty, orders, or social or legal pressure.
forzar: Uses physical force or violence to make someone act against their will.
imponer: Imposes ideas, rules, or conditions on others so they must accept them.
dominar: Exercises power or authority to control someone and keep them subordinate.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que una persona obedezca o quede bajo control; también presentar algo para que sea examinado o votado.

Word origin

Derived from Latin sub 'under' and mittere 'to send', literally 'send under', which developed into senses of subduing and of submitting matters for decision.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • submitverb
  • undergoverb

Opposites

Related words

  • sometimientosubmissionnoun

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