obligar
force · oblige
Hacer que alguien haga algo aunque no quiera.
The word "obligar" in Spanish means "to force" or "to compel." It comes from the Latin "obligare," which means "to bind."
In a sentence, it typically refers to someone being made to do something, either through legal requirements, personal duty, or social pressure. For example, parents may "obligar" their children to complete homework, or a law may "obligar" citizens to pay taxes.
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Examples
Nos obligaron a presentar nuestros documentos a tiempo.verb
They forced us to submit our documents on time.
Las reglas del colegio nos obligan a usar uniforme.verb
The school rules oblige us to wear a uniform.
Ellos me obligaron a explicar el plan completo.verb
They forced me to explain the whole plan.
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