Obligado (en. Obliged)

/obliˈɣaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Someone who has an obligation or commitment.

I am obliged to pay my debts.

Estoy obligado a pagar mis deudas.

Someone who feels forced to act in a certain way.

I feel obliged to help my friend.

Me siento obligado a ayudar a mi amigo.

Someone who finds themselves in a situation they cannot avoid.

She feels obliged to attend the meeting.

Ella se siente obligada a asistir a la reunión.

From Latin 'obligatus', participle of 'obligare', which means to tie or unite.

to be obliged to

to have the need to do something.

estar obligado a

obliged to express gratitude

to feel indebted or committed to expressing gratitude.

obligado a agradecer

to not be obliged

to not have the need or responsibility to do something.

no estar obligado

obligation

duty that someone has to fulfill.

obligación

commitment

agreement that involves an obligation.

compromiso

duty

what must be done, responsibility.

deber

To be in a difficult situation where there is no option.

I am obliged to accept the job because I have no money.

Estoy obligado a aceptar el trabajo porque no tengo dinero.

To do something due to social pressure.

I feel obliged to go to the party, even though I don't want to.

Me siento obligado a ir a la fiesta, aunque no quiero.