Hola, Conjugation Champions!
Welcome to today’s adventurous edition of your daily Spanish conjugation blog! Today’s verb is domar, which means “to tame“. This verb is perfect for those moments when you need to bring a wild situation under control, whether it’s in nature, sports, or even in your personal life. Let’s dive into its conjugation, uses, and some practical tips to master it.
Definition and Meaning
Domar: To tame, to bring under control, typically referring to animals but also used metaphorically.
Example: Ella sabe cómo domar a los caballos más salvajes. (She knows how to tame the wildest horses.)
Present Tense Conjugation
Usage Tips
- Animal Training: Use “domar” when talking about training or taming animals, especially wild or unruly ones.
- Metaphorical Uses: Apply it in situations where control or discipline is required, such as taming emotions or managing difficult tasks.
- Pronunciation: Stress the second “o”: do-MAR.
Sentence Practice
- Present Tense: Domo a mi perro para que sea obediente. (I tame my dog so that he is obedient.)
- Preterite Tense: Domaron al león en el circo. (They tamed the lion in the circus.)
- Imperfect Tense: Siempre domábamos a los caballos en la granja. (We always used to tame the horses on the farm.)
Quiz of the Day
Translate the following sentences into Spanish using “domar”:
- The trainer tames the wild animals.
- They tamed the waves while surfing.
- We used to tame our excitement before big events.
(Answers at the bottom of this post!)
Keep taming, keep learning, and keep refining those Spanish skills! Every verb you master brings you one step closer to fluency. ¡Hasta mañana!
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s verb and enjoy your day!
Saludos,
Daniela from the DOMA Games team
Answers to Quiz
- El entrenador doma a los animales salvajes.
- Domaron las olas mientras hacían surf.
- Solíamos domar nuestra emoción antes de los grandes eventos.