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    Forzado (en. Forced)

    [forˈθaðo]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is imposed by force.
    The agreement was forced by external circumstances.
    El acuerdo fue forzado por circunstancias externas.
    That is artificial or not authentic.
    His smile seemed forced.
    Su sonrisa parecía forzada.
    That is performed without freedom or spontaneity.
    The dialogue was forced and unnatural.
    El diálogo fue forzado y poco natural.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'forzar', which originates from the Latin 'fortiare', meaning to make strong.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do something forced
    To perform an action in a way that is not natural or artificial.
    hacer algo forzado
    to feel forced
    To experience an obligation or pressure to act in a certain way.
    sentirse forzado
    forced to accept
    Obliged to accept a situation or decision.
    forzado a aceptar

    Related Words

    to force
    To impose an action or situation in a violent or coercive manner.
    forzar
    forcible
    That is obligated or imposed by necessity.
    forzoso

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who acts in a somewhat inauthentic manner.
    That guy is very forced; he always tries to impress.
    Ese tipo es muy forzado, siempre intenta impresionar.
    An awkward or tense situation.
    The conversation became forced after the comment.
    La conversación se volvió forzada después del comentario.