dominating

Describes someone or something that has a strong influence or control over others.

• 🇪🇸Describe a alguien o algo que tiene una influencia fuerte o control sobre otros, o que es predominante o sobresaliente en un contexto dado.

1. Most powerful or influential B2 formal

   Having the greatest power, importance, or influence over others.

   • The company is a dominating force in the tech industry.
   • Her dominating presence made everyone listen.
   • The team's dominating performance secured them the championship.

   🇪🇸dominante

   Sinónimos: ascendantcontrollingdominantleadingparamountpredominantpreeminentsuperior

   Antónimos: inferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubmissivesubordinateweak

2. Commanding a height or viewpoint B2 formal

   Occupying a high or commanding position, offering a wide view or strategic advantage.

   • The castle stood on a dominating hill overlooking the valley.
   • From the dominating peak, they could see for miles.
   • The tower offered a dominating view of the entire city.

   🇪🇸Dominante (posición elevada)

   Sinónimos: commandingelevatedhighimposingloftyoverlookingprominenttowering

3. Overbearing or assertive C1 informal

   Behaving in an offensively self-assured manner, often exercising unwarranted control or authority.

   • His dominating attitude made him unpopular with his colleagues.
   • She found his dominating behavior in meetings exhausting.
   • The manager's dominating style stifled creativity in the team.

   🇪🇸dominante

   Sinónimos: assertiveauthoritarianautocraticcontrollingdomineeringhigh-handedimperiousoverbearingpushy

   Antónimos: compliantdocilemeekobedientpassivesubmissivetimidyielding

• more dominating comparative form
• most dominating superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of having a commanding influence over, controlling, or being the most important or powerful element in a situation or area.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que se usa para indicar ejercer una influencia dominante, tener control, o ser el elemento más importante o poderoso en una situación o ámbito.

1. Control or rule B2 formal

   To have power and control over someone or something.

   • The empire dominated the region for centuries.
   • She dominates the conversation whenever we meet.
   • The company dominates the market for smartphones.

   🇪🇸dominar

   Sinónimos: commandcontroldirectgovernmanagemasteroverpowerrulesubjugatetyrannize

   Antónimos: followobeyservesubmitsuccumbyield

2. Be the most important B2 formal

   To be the most noticeable, important, or influential element in a situation.

   • The skyscraper dominates the city skyline.
   • His personality dominates the team dynamic.
   • The issue of climate change dominates the news headlines.

   🇪🇸dominar

   Sinónimos: eclipseovershadowpredominateprevailreignrule

3. Excel or outperform B2 informal

   To be much better or more successful than others in a particular area.

   • The team dominated the championship this year.
   • She dominates in chess tournaments.
   • The athlete dominated the competition, winning every race.

   🇪🇸Dominar, sobresalir

   Sinónimos: exceloutclassoutperformoutshineprevailsurpass

   Antónimos: failflounderlose

• dominated past participle
• dominated past simple
• dominating present participle
• dominates third person singular