How is the word obligar translated from Spanish to English
Imponer a alguien que haga algo.
To force someone to do something.
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Imponer a alguien que haga algo.
To force someone to do something.
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See how the word “obligar” is used in sentences
Las normas nos obligan a llevar identificación. — Rules oblige us to wear badges.
Ella le pidió una foto y él la complació. — She asked for a photo and he obliged.
La nueva política obligará a cada conductor a registrar sus horas. — The new policy will oblige every driver to log their hours.
Si necesitas ayuda, mi vecino te complacerá encantado. — If you need a hand, my neighbour will happily oblige.
¿La licencia nos obliga a renovarla cada año? — Does the licence oblige us to renew it every year?
¿Podrías complacerme y llevarme a la estación? — Could you oblige me with a lift to the station?
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