English–Spanish
“required” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/oβliɣaˈtoɾjo/
Example
Es obligatorio presentar el pasaporte.
It is required to present the passport.
How to say “required” in Spanish
“Required” in Spanish is obligatorio.
Document with an official seal.
Example sentences with obligatorio
El uso del casco es obligatorio en la obra.
Wearing a helmet is required at the construction site.
Tips for using obligatorio
- Often appears on signs and forms as es obligatorio + infinitive, while everyday speech usually uses tienes que or hay que to say the same thing more softly.