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"Domino" is a form of "dominar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to dominate". "Amo" is a form of "amo", a noun which is often translated as "owner". Learn more about the difference between "domino" and "amo" below.
dominar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to dominate (a people or the world)
Su ambición era dominar el mundo.Her ambition was to dominate the world.
b. to rule (a space or a territory)
El estratega afirmó que aquel que domina el espacio aéreo tiene ganada la guerra.The strategist asserted that whoever rules the airspace has won the war.
c. to rule over (a territory)
El ejército rebelde domina ya gran parte del país.The rebel army already rules over a large part of the country.
a. to dominate (a person)
Su hermano lo tiene completamente dominado.He's completely dominated by his brother.
a. dominate
Las voces femeninas dominan la actualidad del panorama musical.Women singers dominate the music scene at present.
a. to master (a language or a subject)
No domino la materia, pero hay cosas que son de sentido común.I've never mastered the subject, but some things are just common sense.
b. to have a good command of (a language)
Para el puesto necesitamos a alguien que domine tanto el inglés como el español.The position requires someone who has a good command of both English and Spanish.
a. to control (one's impulses or an animal)
Tienes que aprender a dominar tus impulsos.You have to learn how to control your impulses.
b. to be in control of (a situation)
Si crees que dominas la situación, estás muy equivocado.You're very much mistaken if you think you have the situation under control.
c. to get control of (a situation or a vehicle)
El conductor no consiguió dominar el vehículo que se salió de la calzada.The driver didn't manage to get control of the vehicle which veered off the road.
6. (to contain)
a. to bring under control (a fire or an epidemic)
Los bomberos no han conseguido todavía dominar el incendio.The firefighters are still struggling to bring the fire under control.
b. to put down (a rebellion)
El gobierno dominó la rebelión en cuestión de horas.The government put down the rebellion in a matter of hours.
7. (finance)
8. (sports)
a. to dominate (a game or a race)
El equipo visitante dominó el partido en todo momento.The visiting team dominated the game at all times.
a. to be ruled by
Dominado por la ira, no midió las consecuencias de sus actos.Ruled by anger, he didn't consider the consequences of his acts.
10. (to tower above)
a. to take in
Desde donde estábamos, dominábamos todo el valle.We could take in the whole valley from where we were.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to predominate
Este verano dominan los colores pastel y las líneas suaves.Pastel colors and soft lines predominate this summer.
dominarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to control oneself
Domínate. No te dejes traicionar por los nervios.Control yourself. Don't let your nerves betray you.
el amo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
