compelling in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for compelling in the English»Spanish Dictionary

compelling [Am kəmˈpɛlɪŋ, Brit kəmˈpɛlɪŋ] ADJ

compelling argument/evidence

convincente

compelling argument/evidence

persuasivo

compelling book

absorbente

compelling need

imperioso

there's no compelling reason to change our policy

no hay ninguna razón de peso por la que debamos cambiar de política

there's something compelling about him

tiene algo que cautiva

compel <pres part compelling; pt, pp compelled> [Am kəmˈpɛl, Brit kəmˈpɛl] VB trans

1. compel (force):

to compel sb to + infin

obligar a alguien a  +  infin

to compel sb to + infin

forzar a alguien a  +  infin

to compel sb to + infin

compeler a alguien a  +  infin form

she was compelled to pawn her watch

se vio obligada a empeñar su reloj

I feel compelled to warn you that …

me veo obligado a or en la obligación de advertirle que …

2. compel (command) form:

compel obedience/respect

imponer

it compels our admiration

no podemos menos que admirarlo

a character who compels our attention

un personaje que llama poderosamente la atención

Translations for compelling in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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coaccionador (coaccionadora)

compelling

perentorio (perentoria)

compelling form

compeler

to compel

compelling in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for compelling in the English»Spanish Dictionary

compelling ADJ (reason)

compelling

imponente

compelling film

convincente

compel [kəmˈpel] VB trans -ll-

1. compel (force):

compel

obligar

the new circumstances compelled a change in policy

las nuevas circunstancias exigían un cambio de política

2. compel produce:

compel

imponer

Translations for compelling in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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compeler

to compel

tener garra

to be compelling [or appealing]

apremiar

to compel

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Historically, observed falls were the most compelling evidence supporting the extraterrestrial origin of meteorites.

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The movies are seen as emotive and compelling, and the seamless transition and incorporation to the in-game graphics helped to move the plot well.

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At the core of the film's quality is a complex, compelling plot.

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Although some of the programme's conclusions have been disputed by historians it still makes compelling and often moving viewing.

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By leveraging these proprietary assets, we have created a unique and compelling network of content, community and commerce offerings.

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The warmth, humor, deft phrasing, and compelling lyrics that his later albums display are all here.

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In the end, he transcends interpretation, reaching across cultures through the compelling appeal of his imagery.

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Her work challenged audiences and was often found compelling.

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Their compelling stories show that healing can happen and hope can return, even in the face of overwhelming challenges.

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In addition, he was probably responsible for the decree, first recorded in 313, compelling the sons of serving soldiers and veterans to enlist.

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