No. 12,726 in Spanish
obligar
To force or compel.
In a sentence
El maestro tuvo que obligar a los estudiantes a mantener silencio durante la lección.
The teacher had to compel the students to remain silent during the lesson.
Here, 'obligar' is used in an instructional manner, emphasizing a directive to ensure compliance.
El código de conducta de la empresa obliga a los empleados a ser puntuales.
The company's code of conduct obliges employees to be punctual.
In this case, 'obligar' reflects a formal or institutional imposition of rules or expectations.
Sus padres siempre intentaron obligarlo a elegir una carrera tradicional.
His parents always tried to force him to choose a traditional career.
This usage of 'obligar' describes a persuasive or coercive effort to influence a personal decision.
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