Obligados (en. Obligated)

/oβliˈɣaðos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Individuals who are legally or morally bound to do something.

We are obligated to comply with the laws.

Estamos obligados a cumplir con las leyes.

Individuals who have a responsibility towards others.

Parents are obligated to care for their children.

Los padres están obligados a cuidar de sus hijos.

From the verb 'obligar', which comes from the Latin 'obligare'.

we are obligated to

we are in need of

estamos obligados a

obligated by law

imposed by legal provisions

obligados por la ley

to be obligated to comply

to have the obligation to execute

estar obligados a cumplir

to oblige

to force someone to do something

obligar

obligation

duty or commitment to do something

obligación

mandatory

that must be done or fulfilled

obligatorio

To be in debt or have a financial commitment.

I am obligated by my debts.

Estoy obligados por mis deudas.

To feel compelled to do something due to external pressure.

I feel obligated to attend the meeting.

Me siento obligados a asistir a la reunión.