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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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