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obriga

[ɔ.ˈbri.ɡə]
verb
compels, forces, obliges
1. third person singular present tense of 'obrigar' - to force someone to do something against their will
The law obliga every citizen to pay taxes.
A lei obriga todo cidadão a pagar impostos.
2. to impose a moral or legal duty on someone
This contract obliga both parties to fulfill their obligations.
Este contrato obriga ambas as partes a cumprir com suas obrigações.
3. to do someone a favor or service (reflexive form 'se obriga')
She obliga herself to help her friends whenever needed.
Ela se obriga a ajudar seus amigos sempre que preciso.
Synonyms
forçacompeleimpõeconstrange
Antonyms
libertapermiteautorizadesobriga

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obriga
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
obriga
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

obriga a vista - compels at first sight
obriga a barra - forced to face the consequences
isso não obriga nada - that doesn't obligate anything
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