Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
coercitivo
Pronunciation
IPA/koeɾθiˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivecoercive
Example
No uses tácticas coercitivas en una discusión.
Do not use coercive tactics in a discussion.
More examples
No cedimos ante la presión coercitiva de los vendedores.
We did not give in to the coercive pressure from the sellers.
Core concept
Pressure applied by a person or institution to force compliance.
Common phrases
presión coercitiva
coercive pressure
Similar words
forzoso: Compels action through overwhelming force or unavoidable circumstances.
obligatorio: Legally required or binding under rules and regulations.
autoritario: Enforces obedience through authoritative commands backed by power.
opresivo: Creates a crushing, suffocating environment that burdens people.
Definition in Spanish
Que ejerce presión sobre alguien para forzar una conducta o decisión.
Word origin
From Latin coercēre 'to restrain' plus the adjectival suffix -tivus, adopted into Spanish to describe actions that compel others.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or legal language; in casual conversation speakers more often use presionar or forzar.