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    Obligan (en. Force)

    /o.βli.ˈɡan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To force someone to do something.
    Laws compel citizens to pay taxes.
    Las leyes obligan a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos.
    To impose a responsibility or duty.
    Work forces me to stay extra hours.
    El trabajo me obliga a quedarme horas extras.
    To command to do something.
    My parents force me to study every day.
    Mis padres me obligan a estudiar todos los días.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to obligate someone
    To force someone to act in a certain way.
    obligar a alguien
    to be obliged to
    To have the responsibility to do something.
    estar obligado a
    to force hands
    To leave someone with no options.
    obligar las manos

    Related Words

    obligation
    Duty someone has to fulfill something.
    obligación
    obliged
    Being under the influence or mandate of an obligation.
    obligado
    to force
    To make someone do something against their will.
    forzar

    Slang Meanings

    To impose a social responsibility.
    At this party, everyone is obliged to bring something.
    En esta fiesta, todos están obligados a traer algo.
    To force someone to do something unwanted.
    Don’t force me to do it, I don’t want to.
    No me obligues a hacerlo, no quiero.