imperar

to prevail

imperar(eem-peh-rahr)

intransitive verb

1. (to be widespread)

a. to prevail

Mientras fue gerente Colombo, en la empresa imperaba el desorden total.

While Colombo was manager, complete disorganization prevailed within the company.

b. to reign

En la corte del rey Felipe imperaban la desconfianza y la envidia.

In King Philip's court, mistrust and jealousy reigned.

2. (to be more frequent)

a. to prevail

En las cumbres de los Andes, imperan el frío y la nieve todo el año.

On the summits of the Andes, cold and snow prevail throughout the year.

3. (to reign)

a. to rule

El puente se construyó cuando imperaba Constantino.

The bridge was built when Constantin ruled.

b. to be in command

Romulus imperaba en Roma cuando se dio la caída del Imperio romano.

Romulus was in command in Rome at the fall of the Roman Empire.

imperar

intransitive verb

1. (general)

a. to prevail

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imperar

intransitive verb

1 (prevalecer) [+condiciones] to prevail; [+precio] to be in force; be current

2 (mandar) [+rey] to rule; reign; [+jefe, capitán] to be in command