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to oblige
01
obligar, forzar
to make someone do something because it is required by law, duty, etc.
Ditransitive: to oblige sb to do sth
Example
The contract obliges both parties to fulfill their agreed-upon responsibilities.
El contrato obliga a ambas partes a cumplir con sus responsabilidades acordadas.
The law obliges citizens to pay taxes on their income.
La ley obliga a los ciudadanos a pagar impuestos sobre sus ingresos.
02
obligar, hacer un favor
to provide assistance or do a favor for someone
Transitive: to oblige sb
Example
She obliged her neighbor by watering their plants while they were away on vacation.
Ella obligó a su vecino regando sus plantas mientras estaban de vacaciones.
He obliged his colleague by covering her shift at work when she fell ill.
Él obligó a su colega cubriendo su turno en el trabajo cuando ella se enfermó.
