Obligatòria

Obligatòria is an adjective in Catalan that translates to "mandatory" or "compulsory" in English. It is used to describe something that is required by law, rule, or custom, and cannot be avoided or disregarded. The term is often used in educational contexts to refer to subjects or courses that students must take as part of their curriculum. For example, "La llengua catalana és una assignatura obligatòria a moltes escoles." (Catalan is a mandatory subject in many schools.)

The adjective obligatòria can also be used in other contexts where compliance is necessary. For instance, in a workplace, certain safety procedures might be described as obligatòries to ensure the well-being of employees. Similarly, in legal contexts, certain documents or actions might be referred to as obligatòries to adhere to legal requirements.

The term is derived from the Latin word "obligatus," which means "bound" or "compelled." In Catalan, the adjective agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, the masculine form is obligatori, and the feminine plural form is obligatòries.