How is the word imponer translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Impose
verb

Obligar oficialmente a cumplir una norma o un pago.

To officially force a rule or payment on people.

Examples with “imponer”

See how the word “imponer” is used in sentences

  • El gobierno impuso un nuevo impuesto. — The government imposed a new tax.

  • Tiende a imponer sus opiniones en las reuniones. — She tends to impose her views during meetings.

  • No quiero abusar de ti. — I don't want to impose on you.

  • ¿La escuela impondrá un código de vestimenta? — Will the school impose a new dress code?

  • ¿Puedes dejar de imponerme tus decisiones? — Can you stop trying to impose your decisions on me?

  • ¿Abusaría de ti si me quedara a dormir? — Would it impose on you if I stayed overnight?

  • Piensan imponer límites al uso del agua este verano. — They plan to impose limits on water use this summer.

  • Por favor, no impongas tus creencias a los demás. — Please don't impose your beliefs on others.

  • Prefiere dormir en el coche antes que abusar de nadie. — She'd rather sleep in the car than impose on anyone.

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