What is the Spanish word for "obligation"?

Learn how to say "obligation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

obligation

Spanish

obligación

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Alternative translations of "obligation"

compromiso
deber
responsabilidad

Examples of how to use "obligation" in Spanish

English
I have a legal obligation to be there.
Spanish
Tengo la obligación legal de estar allí.
English
I have an obligation to finish this report.
Spanish
Tengo la obligación de terminar este informe.
English
Parents often feel an obligation to protect children.
Spanish
Los padres a menudo sienten la obligación de proteger a los niños.
English
She accepted the obligation with a nervous smile.
Spanish
Ella aceptó la obligación con una sonrisa nerviosa.
English
We have a legal obligation to pay taxes.
Spanish
Tenemos la obligación legal de pagar impuestos.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "obligation" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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