How to Say "to suppress" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to suppress” is “dominar” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB2
verbB2
impulses
Examples
Tienes que aprender a dominar tus nervios.
You have to learn to control your nerves.
El equipo local dominó el partido desde el principio.
The home team dominated the match from the beginning.
Reflexive use for self-control
When you want to say 'to control oneself,' you add 'se' to the end: 'dominarse'. For example, 'No pudo dominarse' (He couldn't control himself).
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