forzado
/for-SAH-doh/
forced
The child is being forzado to eat vegetables against their will.
forzado(adjective)
forced
?done against someone's will
,broken into
?physical entry by force
compulsory
?legally required
📝 In Action
La policía encontró una puerta forzada en el banco.
A2The police found a door that had been forced open at the bank.
Fue un aterrizaje forzado, pero todos están a salvo.
B1It was a forced landing, but everyone is safe.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word it describes
Since this acts as an adjective, remember to change the ending: 'forzada' for feminine things, or 'forzados/forzadas' for plural things.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forzado vs. Fuerte
Mistake: "Using 'forzado' to mean 'strong'."
Correction: Use 'fuerte' for strength. 'Forzado' only means that force was applied to something or that it was required.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'done' form
This word is actually the '-ed' form of the verb 'forzar' (to force). You can use it as a description or as part of a past action.
Their interaction feels forzado and unnatural.
forzado(adjective)
strained
?an unnatural social interaction
,artificial
?not genuine
contrived
?a plot or story that feels fake
📝 In Action
Su sonrisa parecía un poco forzada en la foto.
B1Her smile seemed a bit forced in the photo.
El final de la película fue muy forzado.
B2The movie's ending was very contrived.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing feelings
Use this word when you want to describe a vibe or feeling that doesn't come across as sincere.
A forzado performing difficult manual labor.
forzado(noun)
convict
?someone sentenced to forced labor
galley slave
?historical prisoner in a ship
📝 In Action
El forzado cumplía su condena en las minas.
C2The convict was serving his sentence in the mines.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: forzado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence describes something that feels 'unnatural'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'forzado' always mean something bad?
Usually, yes. It implies that something is happening because it has to, not because it's wanted, or that something has been broken.
Can I use 'forzado' to describe a person?
Generally, you describe their actions or expressions (like a smile) as 'forzada.' Describing a person as 'forzado' is rare unless referring to the historical meaning of a convict.