How is the word obliga translated from Spanish to English

English translation
compels
verb

Fuerza a alguien a hacer algo.

Forces someone to do something.

Examples with “obliga”

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  • La norma obliga a todos a llevar casco. — The rule compels everyone to wear a helmet.

  • Nada te obliga a responder esa pregunta. — Nothing compels you to answer that question.

  • ¿Qué obliga a la gente a hacer cola toda la noche? — What compels people to queue all night?

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