adjectivenounnoun

comprometido

commit

Se dice de una persona que tiene una obligación o responsabilidad con algo o alguien.

Word: comprometido

Language: Spanish

Meaning in English:

"Comprometido" is the past participle form of the verb "comprometer". It is often used as an adjective.

Meanings:

  1. Committed / Engaged (Emotionally/In a Relationship) Refers to someone who has made a commitment, especially in a romantic context. Often used to indicate that a person is engaged to be married or otherwise emotionally committed.

    • Example: Él está comprometido con María. — "He is engaged to María."
  2. Committed (General sense) / Obligated / Involved Indicates that someone has taken on a responsibility or obligation, whether personal, professional, or social.

    • Example: Está comprometido con la empresa. — "He is committed to the company."
  3. At Risk / In Danger It can also mean that something or someone is in a compromised or precarious situation, like being endangered or jeopardized.

    • Example: Están comprometidos los resultados del análisis. — "The analysis results are compromised."

Word Parts:

  • comprometer = to commit, to compromise
  • -ido = past participle suffix

Synonyms:

  • Engaged / Committed (relationship): prometido
  • Obligated / Dedicated: dedicado, comprometido (depending on the context)
  • In danger / Risked: amenazado, expuesto, vulnerado

Antonyms:

  • Uncommitted / Available (relationship): soltero (single), libre (free)
  • Not dedicated / uninvolved: indiferente, desinteresado
  • Safe / Not endangered: seguro, protegido

Summary:

"Comprometido" describes a state of being committed, either emotionally (engaged), responsible (dedicated), or sometimes in a negative sense (compromised, at risk). Its meaning hinges on the context, ranging from a positive personal obligation to a cautionary state of danger or malfunction.

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Examples

Está muy comprometido con su trabajo en la fundación.adjective

He is very committed to his work at the foundation.

Él sigue comprometido con su objetivo de estudiar medicina.adjective

He remains committed to his goal of studying medicine.

Pedro está muy comprometido con su trabajo.adjective

Pedro is very committed to his work.

Él siempre parece comprometido con sus proyectos.adjective

He always seems committed to his projects.

Juan está comprometido con ayudar a su comunidad.adjective

Juan is committed to helping his community.

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