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obliged

/əˈblaɪdʒd/

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verb

Obligar, forzar

To constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means.

Examples :

"I am obliged to report to the police station every week."

Estoy obligado a presentarme en la comisaría cada semana.

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verb

Obligar, hacer un favor

To do (someone) a service or favour (hence, originally, creating an obligation).

Examples :

"He obliged me by not parking his car in the drive."

Me hizo un favor al no estacionar su coche en el camino de entrada.

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verb

Estar en deuda con alguien

To be indebted to someone.

Examples :

"I am obliged to you for your recent help."

Estoy en deuda con usted por su reciente ayuda.

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adjective

Obligado

Under an obligation to do something for someone.

Examples :

"Since I borrowed her notes, I felt obliged to help Sarah with her homework. "

Como le pedí prestadas sus notas, me sentí obligado a ayudar a Sarah con su tarea.

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adjective

Obligado, agradecido

Indebted because of a favor done.

Examples :

"Because my neighbor watered my plants while I was on vacation, I feel obliged to bring her a thank-you gift. "

Debido a que mi vecino regó mis plantas mientras yo estaba de vacaciones, me siento obligado a traerle un regalo de agradecimiento.

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