How is the word obligar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
To Force
verb

Hacer que alguien haga algo sin querer.

To make someone do something unwillingly.

Examples with “obligar”

See how the word “obligar” is used in sentences

  • Lo obligaron a firmar. — They forced him to sign.

  • Nadie puede obligarte a quedarte. — Nobody can force you to stay.

  • Por favor, no obligues a los niños a terminárselo todo. — Please do not force the children to finish everything.

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