Forzar (en. Force)

/forˈθar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make something happen against someone's will or resistance.

He had to force the lock to get in.

Tuvo que forzar la cerradura para entrar.

To instigate someone to perform an action.

You shouldn't force your friend to go if he doesn't want to.

No deberías forzar a tu amigo a ir si no quiere.

To increase the intensity or effort in an action.

We need to push the work pace a bit more.

Necesitamos forzar un poco más el ritmo de trabajo.

From Latin 'forciare', which means 'to exert force'.

to push the limits

To increase the effort in an activity, sometimes beyond reasonable limits.

forzar la máquina

to force the situation

To create a circumstance artificially in order to achieve a result.

forzar la situación

not to force things

Not to try to make something happen by force.

no forzar las cosas

strength

Capacity or ability to perform physical work.

fuerza

coercion

Use of force or threat to obtain something.

coacción

to intimidate

To make someone feel afraid in order to control their behavior.

intimidar

To push the relationship

He always tries to push the relationship when things get complicated.

Él siempre intenta forzar la relación cuando las cosas se complican.

To force the gossip

You shouldn't force the gossip, it's better to let it arise naturally.

No deberías forzar el chisme, es mejor dejar que surja naturalmente.