verb phrase (passive voice)
ser imposto
1. to be forced or required upon someone against their will
New regulations were imposed on the company.
Novas regulamentações foram impostas à empresa.
2. to be established or applied authoritatively
A curfew was imposed in the city after the riots.
Um toque de recolher foi imposto na cidade após os tumultos.
3. to be a burden or demand on someone
His presence was imposing, and his will was being imposed on everyone.
Sua presença era imponente, e sua vontade estava sendo imposta a todos.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'ser imposto' is commonly used in legal, political, and business contexts when discussing regulations, laws, and organizational rules. In the USA, the phrase reflects concepts of individual freedom and resistance to authority, often appearing in discussions about government regulations or personal boundaries. Portuguese usage is similar to Brazilian but may include alternative phrasing with 'sofrer imposição' (to suffer imposition) to emphasize the burden aspect.
NYC Slang
be forced on someone, be laid on someone
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