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English to Spanish Dictionary

subdue Meaning in Spanish (subdue significado en español)

someter, moderar
someter in English:subdue
Phonetic:some-TER
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de subdue en español es someter, moderar. (Controlar a una persona, grupo o emoción, a menudo por la fuerza o la persuasión, para que ya no sean rebeldes o intensos.)

Definitions of Subdue

  1. 1
    verb
    someter

    To bring a person, group, or emotion under control, often by force or persuasion, so that they are no longer rebellious or intense.

    Controlar a una persona, grupo o emoción, a menudo por la fuerza o la persuasión, para que ya no sean rebeldes o intensos.

  2. 2
    verb
    moderar

    To make something less intense, severe, or noticeable, such as light, sound, or a feeling.

    Hacer que algo sea menos intenso, severo o notable, como la luz, el sonido o un sentimiento.

Example Sentences

“The police managed to subdue the rioters after several hours.”

La policía logró someter a los alborotadores después de varias horas.

“She tried to subdue her anger, but it was difficult.”

Intentó someter su ira, pero fue difícil.

“The artist used soft colors to subdue the harshness of the scene.”

El artista usó colores suaves para moderar la dureza de la escena.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

dominarcontrolarapaciguar

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

incitarrebelarse

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsubdues
past tensesubdued
present participlesubduing
agent nounsubduer
adjectivesubduable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

subdue one's emotionscollocation

To control or calm one's feelings.

subdue a firecollocation

To bring a fire under control or extinguish it.