Obrigatório

Obrigatório is an adjective in the Portuguese language that means "mandatory" or "required." It is used to describe something that is legally or officially required, or that must be done or followed. For example, "É obrigatório usar cinto de segurança no carro" translates to "It is mandatory to wear a seatbelt in the car." The term can also be used in a broader sense to indicate something that is necessary or essential, such as "É obrigatório estudar para o exame" meaning "It is necessary to study for the exam."

The word "obrigatório" is derived from the verb "obrigar," which means "to obligate" or "to compel." It is commonly used in legal, administrative, and educational contexts. In legal contexts, for instance, "É obrigatório seguir as regras da estrada" means "It is mandatory to follow the road rules." In educational contexts, "É obrigatório assistir às aulas" means "It is required to attend classes."

The opposite of "obrigatório" is "opcional," which means "optional." While "obrigatório" indicates something that must be done, "opcional" refers to something that can be chosen or done at one's discretion. For example, "A inscrição é obrigatória, mas a participação em workshops é opcional" translates to "Registration is mandatory, but participation in workshops is optional."