dominar
verb
1. to control, subdue
To control a person, animal, or emotion
Common combinations
- dominar los nervios — control one's nerves
- dominar el miedo — control one's fear
- dominar a un animal — subdue an animal
- El entrenador intenta dominar sus nervios.The coach is trying to control his nerves.
- Nadie puede dominar a ese caballo.No one can control that horse.
- El rey dominó a sus enemigos.The king subdued his enemies.
2. to master
To know something very well and use it confidently
Common combinations
- dominar un idioma — master a language
- dominar una técnica — master a technique
- dominar una materia — master a subject
- Domina tres idiomas.He speaks three languages fluently.
- Necesito dominar este programa.I need to master this program.
- La alumna domina las matemáticas.The student has a good command of mathematics.
3. to dominate, have a strong influence over
To have greater influence, power, or importance
Common combinations
- dominar el mercado — dominate the market
- dominar un sector — dominate a sector
- dominar la competición — dominate the competition
- Una empresa domina el mercado.One company dominates the market.
- Ese equipo domina el fútbol nacional.That team dominates national football.
- La televisión domina la vida de muchas familias.Television dominates the lives of many families.
4. to overlook
To be above a place and offer a wide view of it
Common combinations
- dominar el valle — overlook the valley
- dominar la ciudad — overlook the city
- dominar el paisaje — overlook the landscape
- La torre domina la plaza.The tower overlooks the square.
- La casa domina el valle.The house overlooks the valley.
- Desde aquí se domina el mar.The sea can be seen from here.
Same root
Phrases with this word
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