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someter

so-meh-TEHR/someˈteɾ/

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

to subdue, to conquer

Also: to bring under control
VerbB2regular er
A powerful knight gently holding down a small dragon on the ground.
gerundsometiendo
past Participlesometido
infinitivesometer

📝 In Action

El ejército sometió a la ciudad rebelde tras un largo sitio.

B2

The army subdued the rebel city after a long siege.

Es difícil someter los impulsos naturales con pura voluntad.

C1

It is difficult to bring natural impulses under control with pure willpower.

La policía logró someter al sospechoso sin usar violencia.

B2

The police managed to overpower the suspect without using violence.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • dominar (to dominate)
  • subyugar (to subjugate)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • someter por la fuerza – to subdue by force

to subject (to), to submit (for consideration)

Also: to undergo
VerbB2regular erformal
A pair of metal tongs holding a rough stone inside a glowing oven.
gerundsometiendo
past Participlesometido
infinitivesometer

📝 In Action

Someteremos el proyecto a votación mañana.

B2

We will submit the project to a vote tomorrow.

El metal fue sometido a temperaturas extremas.

B2

The metal was subjected to extreme temperatures.

Debes someter tu propuesta al comité.

C1

You must submit your proposal to the committee.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • eximir (to exempt)

Common Collocations

  • someter a prueba – to put to the test
  • someter a votación – to put to a vote
  • someter a juicio – to bring to trial

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedessometieran
yosometiera
túsometieras
vosotrossometierais
nosotrossometiéramos
él/ella/ustedsometiera

present

ellos/ellas/ustedessometan
yosometa
túsometas
vosotrossometáis
nosotrossometamos
él/ella/ustedsometa

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedessometieron
yosometí
túsometiste
vosotrossometisteis
nosotrossometimos
él/ella/ustedsometió

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedessometían
yosometía
túsometías
vosotrossometíais
nosotrossometíamos
él/ella/ustedsometía

present

ellos/ellas/ustedessometen
yosometo
túsometes
vosotrossometéis
nosotrossometemos
él/ella/ustedsomete
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Words that translate to "someter" in Spanish:

to conquer→to subdue→to undergo→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: someter

Question 1 of 3

Which sentence means 'We will put the law to a vote'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sometimiento(submission/subjugation) — Noun
sometido(subdued/subjected) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'submittere', which combines 'sub' (under) and 'mittere' (to send/put). Literally, 'to put under'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: submitFrench: soumettre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'someter' regular or irregular?

It is completely regular! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in '-er'.

What is the difference between 'someter' and 'someterse'?

'Someter' is something you do to someone or something else. 'Someterse' means you are giving in or submitting yourself to a rule or authority.

Can I use it for 'subject' as in a school subject?

No. For a school subject, use 'asignatura' or 'materia'. 'Someter' is only the verb 'to subject'.