Forzoso (en. Forced)

/forˈθoso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is done by force or coercion.
He used forcible means to achieve his objectives.
Utilizó medios forzosos para lograr sus objetivos.
That which is inevitable or cannot be avoided.
The change in legislation was a forcible step.
El cambio en la legislación era un paso forzoso.
Obligatory, which does not allow choice.
Attendance at the meeting is forcible for all employees.
La asistencia a la reunión es forzosa para todos los empleados.

Etymology

From Latin 'forzōsus', related to 'forza', which means effort.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forcible duty
A duty that must be fulfilled by obligation.
forzoso deber
forcible measures
Actions taken without prior consent.
medidas forzosas
forcible action
An act performed under coercion or pressure.
acción forzosa

Related Words

to force
To make something happen with coercion or pressure.
forzar
force
Power or energy that provokes an action.
fuerza
obligation
A duty that someone has to fulfill.
obligación

Slang Meanings

Something that is imposed without the possibility of choice.
In this job, many things are forcible, but they must be done.
En este trabajo, muchas cosas son forzosas, pero hay que hacerlas.
Expression of extreme obligation.
It is forcible that you come to the party, there can be no excuses.
Es forzoso que vengas a la fiesta, no puede haber excusas.