Word/Phrase: obligar
Translation: to force
Pronunciation: oβliˈɣaɾ
I have to force him to study - Tengo que obligarlo a estudiar.
She forced her friend to go - Ella obligó a su amiga a ir.
They will force the issue - Ellos obligarán a que se resuelva el asunto.
He was forced to apologize - Fue obligado a disculparse.
We must force ourselves to be better - Debemos obligarnos a ser mejores.