What is the Spanish word for "compulsion"?

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

English

compulsion

Spanish

compulsión

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Alternative translations of "compulsion"

obligación
coacción
impulso
necesidad

Examples of how to use "compulsion" in Spanish

English
He felt a strong compulsion to check the door.
Spanish
Sintió una fuerte compulsión por revisar la puerta.
English
She felt a sudden compulsion to call him.
Spanish
Ella sintió una súbita compulsión por llamarlo.
English
His compulsion to check the door was strong.
Spanish
Su compulsión por revisar la puerta era fuerte.
English
They discussed a compulsion to succeed in school.
Spanish
Discutieron una compulsión por tener éxito en la escuela.
English
A compulsion drove him to finish the puzzle.
Spanish
Una compulsión lo impulsó a terminar el rompecabezas.

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