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    Obligaban (en. Forced)

    /o.bli.ˈɣa.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To force someone to do something.
    The school rules forced students to attend all classes.
    Las normas de la escuela obligaban a los estudiantes a asistir a todas las clases.
    To impose an obligation or a duty.
    Economic circumstances forced the family to move.
    Las circunstancias económicas obligaban a la familia a mudarse.
    To create a need to act in a certain way.
    Health issues forced urgent medical attention.
    Los problemas de salud obligaban a buscar un médico urgentemente.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obliged
    to have the obligation to do something
    estar obligado
    to force someone
    to force someone to do something
    obligar a alguien
    moral obligation
    ethical or moral duty towards something
    obligación moral

    Related Words

    obligation
    duty that must be fulfilled.
    obligación
    mandatory
    that is necessary or that must be done.
    obligatorio

    Slang Meanings

    To be obliged to do something one does not want to.
    I was forced to go to the party and I didn't want to.
    Me obligaban a ir a la fiesta y no quería.
    To force a situation.
    Work forced me to stay late.
    El trabajo me obligaba a quedarme hasta tarde.