costretto

forced

adjective kohs-TREHT-toh Rare

Also means

compelled

Usage Note

Costretto is the past participle of costringere (to force, to compel) used as an adjective. It is typically followed by a + infinitive: sono costretto a farlo ('I am forced to do it'). The feminine is costretta; agreement in gender and number is required.

Examples

"Mi sento costretto ad accettare."

Natural Translation

I feel forced to accept.

Literal Translation

Myself I-feel forced to accept.

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