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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 simple present tense of imponer is used to express actions or states that occur regularly or habitually in the present time. For example, “El gobierno impone nuevos impuestos.” (The government imposes new taxes.)

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 authority: for example, El profesor impone disciplina en el aula. (The teacher commands discipline in the classroom.)

Colloquial: To overwhelm or impress: for example, Esa chica impone con su belleza. (That girl overwhelms with her beauty.)

Slang: To intimidate or bully: for example, No dejes que te impongan en la escuela. (Don’t let them bully you at school.)

Real Life Examples of Imponer in the Present Tense

Cuando voy a una fiesta, siempre impongo mis propias reglas. (When I go to a party, I always impose my own rules.)

Mi jefe impone un horario estricto en la oficina. (My boss imposes a strict schedule at the office.)

Los padres imponen límites a sus hijos para mantenerlos a salvo. (Parents impose limits on their children to keep them safe.)

El gobierno impone nuevos impuestos para financiar proyectos públicos. (The government imposes new taxes to fund public projects.)

En la clase de yoga, el instructor impone un ambiente de calma y relajación. (In the yoga class, the instructor imposes an environment of calm and relaxation.)

Cuando viajamos al extranjero, imponemos nuestras costumbres sin darnos cuenta. (When we travel abroad, we unconsciously impose our customs.)

La moda impone nuevas tendencias cada temporada. (Fashion imposes new trends every season.)

El equipo ganador impone su estilo de juego sobre el rival. (The winning team imposes their playing style on the opponent.)

Los artistas imponen su visión creativa en sus obras. (Artists impose their creative vision in their works.)

En una relación sana, nadie impone su voluntad sobre el otro. (In a healthy relationship, no one imposes their will on the other.)

Cuando impones tus ideas, debes estar abierto al diálogo. (When you impose your ideas, you must be open to dialogue.)

Los líderes políticos imponen su agenda a través de leyes y regulaciones. (Political leaders impose their agenda through laws and regulations.)

En el mundo empresarial, algunas compañías imponen sus prácticas a los proveedores. (In the business world, some companies impose their practices on suppliers.)

Aunque no lo parezca, los niños imponen sus propias reglas en el hogar. (Although it may not seem so, children impose their own rules at home.)

En una sociedad democrática, nadie impone sus creencias sobre los demás. (In a democratic society, no one imposes their beliefs on others.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Imponer (to impose) in the Present Tense (Latin American 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.