imponiamo

Imponiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb imporre, meaning to impose, to lay down as a requirement, or to compel. It is used when the subject is “noi” (we) and indicates that a rule, tax, norm, or expectation is being set or enforced by the group speaking.

Etymology and related forms: imporre derives from the Latin imponere (in- plus ponere, to place on). The past participle is imposto, used with essere or avere in compound tenses; for example, abbiamo imposto. The present tense forms include io impongo, tu imponi, lui impone, noi imponiamo, voi imponete, loro impongono. The gerund is imponendo.

Usage and nuances: imponiamo typically conveys an authoritative act or policy enacted by a group or institution, often with a coercive or mandatory sense. It is common in political, administrative, and organizational contexts, as well as in everyday speech when describing decisions that require compliance. In non-coercive contexts, other verbs like stabilire or fissare might be preferred, depending on nuance.

Examples: Il governo ha imposto nuove tasse. L’azienda impone un dress code. Durante la crisi, lo Stato impose restrizioni. Noi imponiamo delle regole per migliorare la sicurezza sul lavoro.

See also: imposizione (the act or result of imposing), imporre (to impose; related forms), imposizione fiscale (tax imposition).

Note: imporre and imporre are sometimes used interchangeably in common speech, but the standard Italian verb is imporre with the present tense forms shown above.