How is the word obligar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Oblige
verb

Imponer a alguien que haga algo.

To force someone to do something.

Examples with “obligar”

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  • 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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