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    Obligo (en. To compel)

    /oˈβliɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of being obliged to do something.
    The worker had an obligation to show up for work every day.
    El obrero tenía un obigo de presentarse todos los días a trabajar.
    Responsibility acquired through an agreement.
    The contract establishes certain obligations that must be respected.
    El contrato establece ciertos obligos que deben ser respetados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'obligo' meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be obliged to
    To have the need to perform an action.
    estar obligado a
    to fulfill an obligation
    To do what has been promised or agreed upon.
    cumplir un obligo
    should do
    Moral or legal imposition to do something.
    deber hacer

    Related Words

    obligation
    Duty that someone has to do something.
    obligación
    to compel
    To force someone to do something.
    obligar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in need of doing something.
    I am obliged to work this weekend due to the debt.
    Estoy obligado a trabajar este fin de semana por la deuda.
    Subject to pressure to fulfill actions.
    The boss has me under an obligation to complete the project ahead of schedule.
    El jefe me tiene en un oblio para que complete el proyecto antes de tiempo.