What is the Spanish word for "oblige"?

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

English

oblige

Spanish

obligar

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Alternative translations of "oblige"

compeler
forzar
imponer
constriñir

Examples of how to use "oblige" in Spanish

English
I am happy to oblige your request.
Spanish
Estoy feliz de complacer tu petición.
English
I oblige my friend with homework help.
Spanish
Yo ayudo a mi amigo con la tarea.
English
She obliged me by closing the door.
Spanish
Ella me ayudó cerrando la puerta.
English
They are obliging the new safety rules.
Spanish
Ellos están cumpliendo las nuevas normas de seguridad.
English
We have obliged the guests already today.
Spanish
Ya hemos atendido a los invitados hoy.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "oblige" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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