impones

Impones is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb imponer. It means you impose something on someone or you impose your will, rules, or standards. The construction typically uses a direct object for what is imposed and, often, “a alguien” to indicate the recipient, as in “imponer algo a alguien.”

Etymology and usage context: imponer comes from Latin imponere, formed by in- (upon) and ponere (to place). In modern Spanish, the verb covers actions such as imposing laws, norms, obligations, fines, or schedules. It can describe exerting authority, pressuring another person, or establishing requirements that others must follow. The phrase can appear in a wide range of registers, from formal to colloquial, though it often carries a sense of authority or coercion.

Conjugation notes: impones is used when the subject is tú (informal you). Other personal forms of imponer include impongo (yo), impone (él/ella/Ud.), imponemos (nosotros), imponéis (vosotros), imponen (ellos/as). The imperative form for tú is impón (affirmative), with no object changes, and the negative imperative is no impongas. In reflexive use, one can encounter imponerse (to impose oneself or to assert one’s will) with its own set of forms.

Examples: “Tú impones tus criterios en la reunión.” “Tú impones un calendario de entregas a tu equipo.” “La normativa impone restricciones.” Note that, in many contexts, the subject of the sentence determines the form, not just the idea of imposing itself.