手早い答え
compelir は法・必要・権限で強制し、coagir は圧力・脅迫を強調します。
確実な見分け方は、英語から訳す前に、その単語の働きを見きわめることです。
それぞれの単語の働き
compelir
to compel
Use compelir for forcing action through law, necessity, authority, or an irresistible circumstance.
coagir
to coerce
Use coagir for forcing someone through pressure, intimidation, or threat.
選び方
- compelir: Choose compelir if the sentence points to forcing action through law, necessity, authority, or an irresistible circumstance.
- coagir: Choose coagir if the sentence points to forcing someone through pressure, intimidation, or threat.
例文
A ordem judicial compeliu a empresa a agir.
The court order compelled the company to act.
A testemunha afirmou ter sido coagida.
The witness said she had been coerced.
よくある落とし穴
A legal duty may compelir legitimately. Coagir normally raises concern about freedom, consent, or abuse.
文脈の中で練習する
自分の実生活から文を一つ選び、二回書いてみましょう。一度はcompelirで、もう一度はcoagirで。どちらも成り立ちそうなら、意味の違いを言葉にしてみましょう。