What is the Spanish word for "constrain"?

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

English

constrain

Spanish

restringir

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Alternative translations of "constrain"

limitar
obligar
coartar
forzar

Examples of how to use "constrain" in Spanish

English
Rules constrain our behavior for good reason.
Spanish
Las reglas constriñen nuestro comportamiento por una buena razón.
English
Rules often constrain our choices today.
Spanish
Las reglas a menudo constriñen nuestras opciones hoy en día.
English
The law constrained their actions yesterday.
Spanish
La ley restringió sus acciones ayer.
English
She is constraining the project timeline now.
Spanish
Ella está limitando el cronograma del proyecto ahora.
English
They have constrained the budget this year.
Spanish
Han restringido el presupuesto este año.

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Rules constrain our behavior for good reason.

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