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    Obliga (en. Forces)

    /o.bli.ɣa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose an obligation or duty on someone.
    The law requires citizens to pay taxes.
    La ley obliga a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos.
    To make someone act a certain way.
    The teacher requires students to submit their assignments on time.
    El profesor obliga a los estudiantes a entregar sus tareas puntualmente.
    To compel someone to a specific action.
    The risk of losing the job compels him to work harder.
    El riesgo de perder el trabajo le obliga a esforzarse más.
    To impose a need or requirement.
    The little free time he has forces him to better organize his schedule.
    El escaso tiempo libre le obliga a organizar mejor su agenda.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obligare', which means 'to bind' or 'to unite.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forces participation
    Forcing someone to participate in some activity.
    obliga a participar
    does not force me
    Indicates that there is no coercion or force to do something.
    no me obliga
    compels me to think
    Indicates that a situation or advice leads to reflection.
    me obliga a pensar

    Related Words

    obligation
    Duty that someone has to do something.
    obligación
    to force
    Action of forcing someone to do something.
    obligar
    obligated
    Person who is subject to an obligation.
    obligado

    Slang Meanings

    It's a way of saying that someone is forced.
    That pressure forces me, even if I don’t want to.
    Esa presión me obliga, aunque no quiera.
    Imposition of responsibilities in an informal tone.
    The boss forces me to work overtime.
    El jefe me obliga a trabajar horas extras.