Force (es. Obligar)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Mis padres me obligan a estudiar.
My parents force me to study.
Context: daily life La maestra obliga a los alumnos a hacer la tarea.
The teacher forces the students to do their homework.
Context: education No me gusta que me obliguen a ir a la fiesta.
I don't like being forced to go to the party.
Context: social life Intermediate (B1-B2)
A veces, las circunstancias nos obligan a tomar decisiones difíciles.
Sometimes, circumstances force us to make difficult decisions.
Context: society El gobierno puede obligar a las empresas a cumplir ciertas regulaciones.
The government can force companies to comply with certain regulations.
Context: economy Obligar a alguien a hacer algo no siempre es la mejor solución.
Forcing someone to do something is not always the best solution.
Context: interpersonal relationships Advanced (C1-C2)
Obligar a un individuo a conformarse con normas sociales puede limitar su autenticidad.
Forcing an individual to conform to social norms can limit their authenticity.
Context: philosophy En sociedades democráticas, es crucial que el poder no obligue a los ciudadanos a renunciar a sus libertades.
In democratic societies, it is crucial that power does not force citizens to give up their freedoms.
Context: politics El fenómeno de obligar a las personas a adaptarse puede reflejar una lucha por el control social.
The phenomenon of forcing people to adapt can reflect a struggle for social control.
Context: sociology Synonyms
- forzar
- compeler
- impeler
- incitar