dominare
dominate
verb doh-mee-NAH-reh Less Common
Origin: from Latin 'dominari'
Also means
master
Usage Note
Dominare means to control or rule, but also to overlook a view, as a hilltop dominating a valley. Used with emotions it means to keep them in check (dominare la rabbia).
Examples
"Il castello domina la valle."
Natural Translation
The castle overlooks the valley.
Literal Translation
The castle dominates the valley.
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