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    Obligaba (en. Forced)

    /obliˈɣaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose on someone the necessity of performing an action.
    The teacher forced the students to turn in their homework on time.
    El profesor obligaba a los estudiantes a entregar la tarea a tiempo.
    To make someone fulfill an obligation or responsibility.
    The circumstances forced the family to move to another city.
    Las circunstancias obligaban a la familia a mudarse a otra ciudad.
    To compel or coerce someone to do something.
    The law required drivers to wear seat belts.
    La ley obligaba a los conductores a usar el cinturón de seguridad.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'obligare', which means 'to bind or tie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it forced me to study
    it forced me to study.
    me obligaba a estudiar
    it forced everyone to participate
    it imposed the participation of everyone.
    obligaba a todos a participar
    don't force me to do it
    don't force me to do it.
    no me obligués a hacerlo

    Related Words

    obligation
    Duty or responsibility that someone has to fulfill.
    obligación
    to force
    To force someone to do something.
    obligar
    forced
    Someone who is compelled to act in a certain way.
    obligado

    Slang Meanings

    To force someone to do something against their will.
    The boss forced me to stay extra hours for no reason.
    El jefe me obligaba a quedarme horas extra sin razón.
    To subject someone to do unavoidable tasks.
    My parents made me clean my room on weekends.
    Mis padres me obligaban a limpiar mi habitación los fines de semana.