obligado
adjective
1. obliged, required a + infinitivo
person who must do something
Common combinations
- obligado por ley — required by law
- obligado por contrato — bound by contract
- Todos estamos obligados a respetar las normas.We are all required to respect the rules.
- Estoy obligado por contrato a pagar el alquiler.I am contractually required to pay the rent.
- No está obligada a aceptar el trabajo.She is not obliged to accept the job.
2. compulsory, necessary
necessary or imposed
Common combinations
- visita obligada — must-see visit
- parada obligada — necessary stop
- paso obligado — mandatory passage
- La visita al castillo es obligada.A visit to the castle is a must.
- La parada en este pueblo es casi obligada.A stop in this town is almost obligatory.
- La firma del padre es obligada para el trámite.The father's signature is required for the procedure.
Same root
Phrases with this word
de obligado cumplimiento