forzado
“forzado” means “forced” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
forced, broken into
Also: compulsory
📝 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.
strained, artificial
Also: contrived
📝 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.
convict
Also: galley slave
📝 In Action
El forzado cumplía su condena en las minas.
C2The convict was serving his sentence in the mines.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "forzado" in Spanish:
artificial→broken into→compulsory→contrived→convict→forced→galley slave→strained→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: forzado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence describes something that feels 'unnatural'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'forzar,' which grew out of the Latin word 'fortis,' meaning 'strong.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.