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    Obligó (en. Forced)

    /o.bliˈɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To force someone to do something.
    The teacher forced the students to submit their homework.
    El profesor obligó a los estudiantes a entregar la tarea.
    To impose a moral or legal obligation.
    The law forced citizens to vote.
    La ley obligó a los ciudadanos a votar.
    To require someone to act in a certain way.
    The situation forced Ana to make a quick decision.
    La situación obligó a Ana a tomar una decisión rápida.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obliged to
    to have the necessity to do something.
    estar obligado a
    to force someone
    to impose an action or responsibility on someone.
    obligar a alguien
    to be obliged
    to be in debt or to have an outstanding obligation.
    quedar obligado

    Related Words

    obligation
    duty or commitment that must be fulfilled.
    obligación
    obliged
    person who is subject to an obligation.
    obligado

    Slang Meanings

    To subject someone to a responsibility.
    Don't force me, I already have enough.
    No me obligues, que ya tengo suficiente.
    To give orders authoritatively.
    The boss always forces everyone to stay late.
    El jefe siempre obliga a todos a quedarse tarde.