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    Obligaron (en. Forced)

    /oβliɣaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To constitute an urgent need that forces someone to act.
    The circumstances forced them to make difficult decisions.
    Las circunstancias los obligaron a tomar decisiones difíciles.
    To impose an obligation or duty on someone.
    The law forced them to pay taxes.
    La ley les obligaron a pagar impuestos.
    To force someone to act in a specific way.
    Social pressure forced them to change their behavior.
    La presión social los obligaron a cambiar su comportamiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'obligare', meaning 'to bind to' or 'to tie to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obliged
    To have the necessity to do something.
    estar obligado
    to force someone to do it
    To force someone to perform an action.
    obligar a alguien a hacerlo
    I am not obliged
    Not having the obligation to perform an action.
    no estoy obligado

    Related Words

    obligation
    Duty or requirement that must be fulfilled.
    obligación
    to force
    To make someone act in a certain way.
    obligar
    coercion
    Use of force or pressure to achieve a result.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    To be forced to do something unwillingly.
    They forced me to go to the party even though I didn't want to.
    Me obligaron a ir a la fiesta aunque no quería.
    Imposition of a duty that causes annoyance.
    That task they forced me to do was very boring.
    Esa tarea que me obligaron a hacer fue muy aburrida.