impose in Spanish
impose in Spanish is estar fuera de la lugar, estorbar, imponer — impose means to officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
impose in Spanish
estar fuera de la lugar
estorbar
imponer
To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see sense 1.2.1) with authority.
What does "impose" mean?
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verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
"The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre."
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verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.
"Parents shouldn't impose their own career dreams on their children."
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verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.
"She felt she was imposing on her friends by staying for a whole week."
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impose in a sentence
- The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre.
- The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel.
- Parents shouldn't impose their own career dreams on their children.
- It is unfair to impose extra work on a team that is already stretched.
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What is "impose" in Spanish?
"impose" in Spanish is estar fuera de la lugar, estorbar, imponer. impose means: To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
How do you use "impose" in a sentence?
Example: "The council plans to impose a limit on parking in the town centre." In Spanish, "impose" is estar fuera de la lugar, estorbar, imponer.
Are there other ways to say "impose" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "impose": estar fuera de la lugar, estorbar, imponer.
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