obligar

This is the 2382nd most frequent Catalan word.


obligar

To force or compel.


In this sentence, 'obligar' is used to indicate enforcement of an action upon someone.

L'han obligat a fer els deures.

They forced him to do his homework.


Here, 'obligar' expresses a condition where a situation demands a certain response.

La situació ens obliga a ser ràpids.

The situation obliges us to act quickly.


In this example, 'obligar' conveys an inspiring form of encouragement, almost a compulsion guided by respect or affection.

Ella m'obliga a millorar cada dia.

She motivates me to improve every day.