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Conjugation Chart of “Imponer” (to impose) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Imponer”

The Present Tense of Imponer is used to express actions or states that are currently happening or that occur habitually. For example, El gobierno impone nuevas regulaciones. (The government imposes new regulations.)

Imponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.

How to Use Imponer in the Present Tense

Imponer generally means to impose, enforce or inflict something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To impose a rule, law or punishment: for example, El gobierno impone nuevas restricciones. (The government imposes new restrictions.)

To force or oblige: for example, El jefe nos impone trabajar horas extras. (The boss forces us to work overtime.)

To prevail or dominate: for example, El equipo local impone su estilo de juego. (The home team imposes their playing style.)

To command respect or admiration (colloquial): for example, Esa chica impone con su presencia. (That girl commands respect with her presence.)

To overwhelm or intimidate (rude): for example, El matón impone a los demás con su tamaño. (The bully intimidates others with his size.)

Real Life Examples of Imponer in the Present Tense

Cada vez que impongo mi autoridad, lo hago con firmeza pero también con respeto. (Whenever I impose my authority, I do it with firmness but also with respect.)

El profesor impone reglas estrictas en su clase para mantener el orden. (The teacher imposes strict rules in his class to maintain order.)

En nuestra empresa, imponemos altos estándares de calidad en todos nuestros productos. (In our company, we impose high quality standards on all our products.)

Los padres imponen límites razonables a sus hijos para su propio bien. (Parents impose reasonable limits on their children for their own good.)

El gobierno impone nuevos impuestos para financiar proyectos de infraestructura. (The government imposes new taxes to fund infrastructure projects.)

Cuando viajo, impongo mi propio ritmo y no me dejo apresurar. (When I travel, I impose my own pace and don’t let myself be rushed.)

En las reuniones, el jefe impone su presencia y mantiene el control de la situación. (In meetings, the boss imposes his presence and maintains control of the situation.)

Los artistas imponen su estilo único en sus obras, distinguiéndolas de las demás. (Artists impose their unique style on their works, distinguishing them from others.)

Aunque no me gusta, a veces impones tus ideas sobre las mías. (Although I don’t like it, sometimes you impose your ideas over mine.)

En la vida social, hay ciertas normas que imponéis sin darse cuenta. (In social life, there are certain norms that you impose without realizing it.)

Los líderes religiosos imponen sus creencias y valores a sus seguidores. (Religious leaders impose their beliefs and values on their followers.)

En el mundo del deporte, los entrenadores imponen una disciplina estricta a sus atletas. (In the world of sports, coaches impose strict discipline on their athletes.)

Aunque no me gusta la confrontación, a veces impongo mi voluntad cuando es necesario. (Although I don’t like confrontation, sometimes I impose my will when necessary.)

En la cultura popular, los influencers imponen tendencias y estilos de vida. (In popular culture, influencers impose trends and lifestyles.)

En el ámbito laboral, los jefes imponen plazos y metas a sus empleados. (In the workplace, bosses impose deadlines and goals on their employees.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Imponer (to impose) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.