constrained
BrE /kənˈstreɪnd/ AmE /kənˈstreɪnd/
adjective en → es
limited or restricted by rules, conditions, etc.
restringido por, limitado por
- be constrained by something
Collocations constrained by rules · constrained by time
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The project is constrained by a lack of funding.
El proyecto está restringido por la falta de financiamiento.
forced to do something that you would prefer not to do
obligado a, forzado a
- be constrained to do sth
Collocations constrained to accept · constrained to agree
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She felt constrained to accept the job offer.
Se sintió obligada a aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
not moving freely or easily; stiff and rigid
rígido, tenso
- be constrained in movement
Collocations constrained movements · constrained posture
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His face was constrained by a mask of pain.
Su rostro estaba rígido por una máscara de dolor.