This is the 12726th most frequent Spanish word.
obligar
To force or compel.
Here, 'obligar' is used in an instructional manner, emphasizing a directive to ensure compliance.
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.
In this case, 'obligar' reflects a formal or institutional imposition of rules or expectations.
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.
This usage of 'obligar' describes a persuasive or coercive effort to influence a personal decision.