This is the 2270th most frequent Spanish word.
obligación
Obligation; a duty or commitment to do something.
In this sentence, 'obligación' is used to denote a duty or responsibility imposed by law or societal norms.
Tengo la obligación de pagar mis impuestos a tiempo.
I have the obligation to pay my taxes on time.
Here, 'obligación' reflects an ethical or moral duty, suggesting internal moral reasoning rather than external enforcement.
Es una obligación moral ayudar a quienes lo necesitan.
It is a moral obligation to help those in need.
In this example, 'obligación' refers to a legal requirement or commitment as specified in an agreement or contract.