Spanish phrase
¿~ es obligatoria o optativa?
Meaning
Is ___ mandatory rather than optional?
When to use it
Asks if something is mandatory rather than optional. Used to confirm requirements like exams or documents in administrative and academic contexts, neutral formal tone.
Example dialogue
¿La prueba de idioma es obligatoria o optativa?
Is the language test mandatory rather than optional?
Es obligatoria para todos los estudiantes internacionales.
It is mandatory for all international students.