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    Obligándole (en. Forcing him)

    /obliɣán̪dole/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose an obligation or duty on someone.
    The boss is forcing him to work overtime.
    El jefe está obligándole a trabajar horas extras.
    To make someone feel compelled to act in a certain way.
    The economic situation is forcing him to look for another job.
    La situación económica le está obligándole a buscar otro empleo.
    To force or coerce a person to perform a specific action.
    You shouldn't be forcing him to do something he doesn't want to.
    No deberías estar obligándole a hacer algo que no quiere.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'obligar', which comes from the Latin 'obligare', meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make someone do something
    To impose an obligation on someone.
    obligarle a alguien algo
    not to force anyone
    To respect people's will.
    no obligar a nadie
    to be obliged to
    To have the necessity to fulfill something.
    estar obligado a

    Related Words

    to force
    To exert pressure on someone to do something.
    obligar
    obligation
    Duty or burden that someone must fulfill.
    obligación
    coercion
    Pressure exerted on someone to act in a certain way.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    To informally force, as in a joke.
    He is always forcing him to drink at parties.
    Siempre está obligándole a beber en las fiestas.
    To force someone in a distracted or condescending manner.
    You don't have to force him; he does it for pleasure.
    No hay que obligarle, lo hace por gusto.