Obliga (en. Obliges)

/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.