somételo

Somételo is a Spanish imperative form built from the verb someter, meaning to submit, subdue, or subject. As an affirmative tú-command with a direct object clitic, somételo translates roughly as “submit it” or “subdue it,” directed at someone you address informally. The corresponding formal form for usted would be somételo as well in many contexts, while sométalo is a common variation used with usted in some dialects; the exact form can vary with regional usage and pronoun placement.

Etymology and meaning: Someter comes from the Latin submettere, literally “to put under” or “to subordinate.” In Spanish, someter retains senses of forcing submission, yielding compliance, or placing something under control. The addition of lo specifies the direct object, yielding a compact command.

Usage and connotations: Somételo is a strong, directive expression that can appear in everyday speech, sports instruction, or rhetorical contexts. Depending on tone and setting, it can convey coercion, insistence, or strategic instruction. Like many imperative phrases, its reception is highly context-dependent and can range from neutral to confrontational.

In popular language and culture: The phrase has been used as a title or lyric in Spanish-language media, where it can emphasize control, challenge, or empowerment themes. As with other imperatives, its impact depends on how and where it is deployed.

See also: Someter, someto, somételo and related imperative forms; clitic pronouns in Spanish.