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Conjugation Chart of “Imponer” (to impose) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Imponer”

The Present Subjunctive of imponer is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about imposing something. For example, Es importante que impongamos reglas claras en el trabajo. (It’s important that we impose clear rules at work.)

Imponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that must be memorized.

How to Use Imponer in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To require or demand: For example, Es necesario que impongamos reglas estrictas (It is necessary that we impose strict rules).

To force or oblige: For example, Tendremos que impongamos nuestra voluntad (We will have to impose our will).

To establish or introduce: For example, Es importante que impongamos nuevas modas (It is important that we introduce new trends).

To prevail or dominate (colloquial): For example, Tenemos que impongamos nuestro estilo (We have to impose our style).

To punish or penalize (rude): For example, Vamos a impongamos un castigo severo (We’re going to impose a severe punishment).

Real Life Examples of Imponer in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que el gobierno imponga regulaciones estrictas para proteger el medio ambiente. (It’s important that the government imposes strict regulations to protect the environment.)

Ojalá que mi jefe imponga un horario de trabajo más flexible. (I hope my boss imposes a more flexible work schedule.)

Aunque no te guste, es necesario que impongas límites a tus hijos. (Even if you don’t like it, it’s necessary that you impose limits on your children.)

Para mantener el orden en clase, el profesor insistió en que impongamos reglas claras. (To maintain order in class, the teacher insisted that we impose clear rules.)

Mis padres quieren que impongáis más disciplina en el equipo deportivo. (My parents want you to impose more discipline on the sports team.)

Es fundamental que las autoridades impongan sanciones severas contra la corrupción. (It’s essential that the authorities impose severe sanctions against corruption.)

Aunque sea difícil, es mejor que impongas consecuencias cuando tus hijos desobedezcan. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s better that you impose consequences when your children disobey.)

Los vecinos esperan que la policía imponga multas más altas por exceso de velocidad. (The neighbors hope that the police impose higher fines for speeding.)

Mis amigos insisten en que impongamos un toque de queda para nuestros hijos adolescentes. (My friends insist that we impose a curfew for our teenage children.)

Es importante que impongan medidas de seguridad más estrictas en los aeropuertos. (It’s important that they impose stricter security measures at airports.)

Ojalá que el entrenador imponga una rutina de ejercicios más intensa. (I hope the coach imposes a more intense exercise routine.)

Para mejorar la disciplina, el director sugirió que impongamos un sistema de detenciones. (To improve discipline, the principal suggested that we impose a detention system.)

Aunque sea estricto, es necesario que los padres impongan reglas en el hogar. (Even though it’s strict, it’s necessary that parents impose rules at home.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Imponer (to impose) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.