This is the 11456th most frequent Portuguese word.
obrigou
"Obrigou" means "forced" or "compelled."
In this sentence, 'obrigou' is used in the context of imposing an action, and it translates to 'forced'. The subject 'Ela' (she) is the enforcer.
Ela o obrigou a aceitar o acordo.
She forced him to accept the agreement.
Here, 'obrigou' describes the causation of an action due to external circumstances, translating to 'forced'. 'A situação' (the situation) is the implied cause of the action.
A situação o obrigou a tomar uma decisão difícil.
The situation forced him to make a difficult decision.
In this context, 'obrigou' means 'obligated' or 'mandated'. It conveys the enforcement of compliance by a rule or policy, represented by 'O regulamento' (the regulation).