What is the Spanish word for "compel"?

Learn how to say "compel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

compel

Spanish

obligar

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Alternative translations of "compel"

forzar
impulsar
coaccionar
conminar

Examples of how to use "compel" in Spanish

English
Does the law compel you to testify?
Spanish
¿La ley te obliga a testificar?
English
Rules compel him to be honest.
Spanish
Las reglas le obligan a ser honesto.
English
The noise compelled her to leave.
Spanish
El ruido la obligó a irse.
English
They are compelling us to decide now.
Spanish
Nos están obligando a decidir ahora.
English
I have compelled myself to study.
Spanish
Me he obligado a estudiar.

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