How is the word hacer cumplir translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Enforce
verb

Conseguir que la gente obedezca una norma o una ley.

Make people obey a rule or law.

Examples with “hacer cumplir”

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  • La policía hace cumplir el límite de velocidad en esta carretera. — Police enforce the speed limit on this road.

  • El jefe impondrá las nuevas normas la semana que viene. — The manager will enforce the new policies next week.

  • Aquí nadie se molesta en hacer cumplir la prohibición de fumar. — Nobody here bothers to enforce the no-smoking rule.

  • ¿Podemos imponer reglas más estrictas en la oficina? — Can we enforce stricter rules at the office?

  • Los ayuntamientos deben hacer cumplir estas normas de seguridad. — Local councils must enforce these safety standards.

  • Por favor, impón el código de vestimenta durante la reunión. — Please enforce the dress code during the meeting.

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