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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 el gobierno imponga reglas estrictas. (It’s important that the government imposes strict rules.)

Imponer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern in certain tenses like the Present Subjunctive.

How to Use Imponer in the Subjunctive Mood

The present subjunctive of imponer is used to express desires, doubts, demands, or hypothetical situations.

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

To force or oblige: For example, El profesor impone que todos los estudiantes entreguen sus tareas a tiempo (The teacher imposes that all students submit their assignments on time).

To establish or dictate: For example, La moda impone que usemos ropa ajustada (Fashion imposes that we wear tight clothing).

To inflict or impose a penalty: For example, El juez impuso que el acusado pague una multa (The judge imposed that the accused pay a fine).

Colloquially, to force one’s will or opinion: For example, Siempre impone que hagamos lo que él quiere (He always imposes that we do what he wants).

Real Life Examples of Imponer in the Subjunctive Mood

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

Aunque no me guste, prefiero que impongas algunas reglas en casa para mantener el orden. (Even though I don’t like it, I prefer that you impose some rules at home to maintain order.)

El entrenador insistió en que el equipo imponga un ritmo más rápido durante el partido. (The coach insisted that the team impose a faster pace during the game.)

Sería bueno que impongamos un toque de queda para los menores durante los fines de semana. (It would be good if we impose a curfew for minors on weekends.)

Ojalá que las autoridades impongan sanciones más severas contra los delitos ambientales. (Hopefully, the authorities impose harsher penalties for environmental crimes.)

Aunque sea difícil, es necesario que impongan disciplina en el salón de clases. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s necessary that they impose discipline in the classroom.)

Para evitar conflictos, sería mejor que impongas algunas reglas básicas de convivencia. (To avoid conflicts, it would be better if you impose some basic rules for coexistence.)

Dudo que la empresa imponga un código de vestimenta tan estricto. (I doubt the company will impose such a strict dress code.)

Tal vez impongamos un límite de tiempo para el uso de dispositivos electrónicos. (Maybe we should impose a time limit for the use of electronic devices.)

Es fundamental que los padres impongan límites y reglas desde una edad temprana. (It’s essential that parents impose limits and rules from an early age.)

Aunque no te guste, es posible que tus jefes impongan nuevas políticas laborales. (Even if you don’t like it, your bosses may impose new workplace policies.)

Para mejorar la seguridad vial, sería conveniente que las autoridades impongan multas más altas por exceso de velocidad. (To improve road safety, it would be advisable for authorities to impose higher fines for speeding.)

Ojalá que el gobierno imponga impuestos más altos a las empresas contaminantes. (Hopefully, the government imposes higher taxes on polluting companies.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que impongamos hábitos saludables en nuestra rutina diaria. (Even though it’s difficult, it’s important that we impose healthy habits in our daily routine.)

Para mantener el orden, sería mejor que impongan algunas reglas básicas en el vecindario. (To maintain order, it would be better if they impose some basic rules in the neighborhood.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Imponer (to impose) in the Subjunctive Mood (Latin American 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.