33 PONER Various suffixs Flashcards
to place in front of, prefer
ANTEPONER
They have put the interest of peace ahead of party interests.
Han antepuesto el interés de la paz a los intereses de partido.
to compose, construct, prepare
COMPONER
This website is composed of (made up of) many pages
Este sitio de web se compone de muchas páginas.
component
componente
composer, repair person
componedor/a
repairable
componible
composite, compound, composed
compuesto
it is a compound material
que es un material compuesto
to compare, set against each other, contrast
CONTRAPONER
The professor contrasted sexuality with sensuality.
El profesor contrapuso la sexualidad a la sensualidad.
One related word is (divergent).
contrapuesto
to arrange, dispose, get ready, possess —
DISPONER
Colocar o poner personas o cosas de una manera determinada.
I have many tools at my disposal. —
Dispongo de muchas herramientas. I have many tools at my disposal. —
available
disponible
ready, prepared
dispuesto
Note that “to dispose of” something in the sense of discarding it is often translated as “
desechar.
Disposable” meaning “able to be thrown away” is
desechable o de usar y tirar
to show, expound, explain, expose, exhibit, put at risk
EXPONER
The president will explain his plan.
El presidente expondrá su plan.
exponent
exponente
to impose, exact, assert, bestow, impress, instruct —
IMPONER
Her parents imposed many tasks on her.
Sus padres la impusieron muchas tareas a ella.
impressive
imponente
taxable
imponible
tax
impuesto
to oppose, resist, be hostile to, refuse
OPONER
I refuse to leave.
Me opongo a salir.
opposition
oposición
(opponent
opositor
to postpone, delay, put in the background
POSPONER
It is difficult to overcome procrastination.
Es difícil superar el hábito de posponer.
to propose, suggest, intend
PROPONER
What are you suggesting?
¿Qué propones?
proponent, proposer
proponente
to replace, reinstate, restore, regain, replenish
REPONER
superimpose, put on top of, overcome, rise above
sobreponer
He overcame a bad beginning.
Se sobrepuso a un mal comienzo.
to suppose, assume
SUPONER
I suppose she is sick
Supongo que ella está enferma.
of course
por supuesto