No. 5,116 in Spanish
forzado
Forced; compelled; strained.
In a sentence
El actor parecía un poco forzado en su actuación.
The actor seemed a bit forced in his performance.
The word 'forzado' is used to describe actions or behaviors that seem unnatural or strained.
Tuve que hacer un movimiento forzado para alcanzar el libro.
I had to make a forced movement to reach the book.
Here, 'forzado' refers to an action performed with effort or due to lack of alternatives.
Me sentí forzado a aceptar la oferta debido a las circunstancias.
I felt obliged to accept the offer due to the circumstances.
In this context, 'forzado' implies being compelled or obligated to do something.
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