forzar
forzar
forzar(
fohr
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to oblige)
Los secuestradores lo forzaron a subir al auto.The kidnappers forced him to get into the car.
2. (to break open)
3. (to stress)
a. to strain (eyesight or voice)
Fuerzas la vista cada vez que olvidas tus lentes.You strain your sight every time you forget your glasses.
4. (sexually)
forzarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
5. (to make oneself)
a. to force oneself
Todos los días me fuerzo a hacer un poco de ejercicio.Every day, I force myself to get some exercise.
6. (to force)
a. to be forced
Se forzó a los alumnos a participar en algún deporte.The students were forced to participate in a sport.
forzartransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (obligar, empujar)
a. to force
forzar a alguien a hacer algoto force somebody to do something
forzar la vistato strain one's eyes
forzar una cerradurato force a lock
2. (violar)
a. to rape
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