obliged

required to do something because of a law, rule, or moral duty

obligado, requerido por ley/regla/duty

• be obliged to do sth

Collocations be legally obliged to pay taxes · be morally obliged to help others

• The company is obliged by law to provide health insurance.

  La empresa está obligada por ley a proporcionar seguro de salud.

feeling that you should thank someone because they have done something for you

agradecido, en deuda con alguien

• be obliged to sb

Collocations feel obliged to someone · be obliged by someone's kindness

• I feel very obliged to you for your help.

  Me siento muy agradecido por tu ayuda.

used when saying thank you formally in letters or emails

agradecido, en deuda con alguien (en cartas)

• be obliged to sb for sth

Collocations obliged to someone for something · expressing gratitude formally in a letter

• I am obliged to you for your generous donation.

  Estoy en deuda con usted por su generosa donación.