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interponer

in-ter-po-NER/inteɾpoˈneɾ/

“interponer” means “to file” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

to file

Also: to lodge, to submit
VerbC1irregular erformal
A wooden gavel resting on top of a formal blue folder on a desk.
gerundinterponiendo
past Participleinterpuesto
infinitiveinterponer

📝 In Action

Decidieron interponer una demanda contra la empresa.

B2

They decided to file a lawsuit against the company.

El abogado va a interponer un recurso de apelación mañana.

C1

The lawyer is going to lodge an appeal tomorrow.

Es necesario interponer la queja ante el organismo correspondiente.

C1

It is necessary to submit the complaint to the relevant body.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • interponer una demanda – to file a lawsuit
  • interponer un recurso – to lodge an appeal
  • interponer una querella – to file a criminal complaint

to place between

Also: to interpose
VerbB2irregular er
A tall wooden fence being placed between a small green house and a small yellow house.
gerundinterponiendo
past Participleinterpuesto
infinitiveinterponer

📝 In Action

No debes interponer obstáculos en el camino.

B1

You shouldn't place obstacles in the way.

Interpuso su mano para evitar que la puerta se cerrara.

B2

He put his hand in the middle to prevent the door from closing.

Se interpuso entre los dos peleadores para detener la riña.

B2

He stepped in between the two fighters to stop the brawl.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • mediar (to mediate/intervene)
  • atravesar (to cross/place across)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • interponerse en el camino – to get in the way

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesinterpusieran
yointerpusiera
túinterpusieras
vosotrosinterpusierais
nosotrosinterpusiéramos
él/ella/ustedinterpusiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesinterpongan
yointerponga
túinterpongas
vosotrosinterpongáis
nosotrosinterpongamos
él/ella/ustedinterponga

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesinterpusieron
yointerpuse
túinterpusiste
vosotrosinterpusisteis
nosotrosinterpusimos
él/ella/ustedinterpuso

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesinterponían
yointerponía
túinterponías
vosotrosinterponíais
nosotrosinterponíamos
él/ella/ustedinterponía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesinterponen
yointerpongo
túinterpones
vosotrosinterponéis
nosotrosinterponemos
él/ella/ustedinterpone
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Words that translate to "interponer" in Spanish:

to file→to interpose→to lodge→to submit→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: interponer

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct 'I filed' (past tense) in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
interposición(intervention/filing) — Noun
interpuesto(interposed/filed) — Adjective
poner(to put) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'inter' (between) and 'ponere' (to put). Literally 'to put between.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: interposeFrench: interposer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'interponer' always irregular?

Yes, it follows the verb 'poner' exactly. If 'poner' changes in a certain tense (like 'pongo' or 'puse'), 'interponer' will change the same way.

Can I use 'interponer' to mean 'put' a book on a table?

No, that would sound very strange. Use 'poner' for simple placement. Use 'interponer' only for placing something *between* two other things or for filing legal papers.

What is the difference between 'presentar' and 'interponer'?

'Presentar' is more general (to present/show). 'Interponer' is more technical and specific to legal documents like appeals or lawsuits.