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domeñar

to tame, to master

verb doh-meh-NYAHR Rare

Also means

to dominate, to subdue

Usage Note

Domeñar is a literary or elevated verb meaning to tame an animal or to bring something unruly under control — more forceful in tone than domar (to tame) and rarer in everyday speech. It can be used figuratively for mastering passions or overcoming obstacles. Because of its formal register, it tends to appear in literary prose rather than conversation.

Examples

"Logró domeñar su carácter impulsivo."

Natural Translation

He managed to master his impulsive nature.

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