Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
conminar
Pronunciation
IPA/kommiˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbforce
Example
El jefe me conminó a terminar el informe.
The boss forced me to finish the report.
More examples
La agencia me conminó a actualizar mis datos.
The agency forced me to update my data.
Core concept
Formal coercion backed by a threat of sanction.
Similar words
obligar: Creates a situation that leaves someone unable to avoid doing something.
presionar: Applies verbal or situational pressure to push someone into acting.
amenazar: Threatens harm or loss to frighten someone into complying.
intimidar: Adopts a menacing, domineering manner to make someone feel intimidated.
Definition in Spanish
Obligar o forzar a alguien mediante una amenaza o advertencia de castigo o sanción.
Word origin
From Latin roots con- 'intensive' and mināre 'to threaten', with conminārī evolving into the Spanish verb meaning to compel through threats or warnings.
Usage tips
- Common in legal or official language and likely to sound too stiff in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- coerceverb
- threatenverb
Opposites
- permitirallowverb