el compromiso
commitment
Es una promesa o acuerdo para hacer algo o cumplir una responsabilidad.
Definition & meaning
The word compromiso has several meanings depending on the context:
- Obligation or commitment: A pledge or duty to fulfill a specific task or promise. This refers to the state of being bound to a course of action.
- Engagement: An agreement to get married.
- Compromise: A settlement of a dispute by mutual concession, where parties reach an intermediate agreement.
- Awkward or difficult situation: A predicament or a bind that puts one's reputation or peace of mind at risk.
Grammar & Word origin
Compromiso is a masculine noun. It is derived from the Latin compromissum, which comes from the verb compromittere (to promise mutually or to settle by arbitration). The word is composed of the prefix com- (together) and promissum (promise).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Tengo un compromiso importante esta tarde.noun
I have an important commitment this afternoon.
Fue un gran honor aceptar el compromiso.noun
It was a great honor to accept the commitment.
Tenemos un compromiso importante mañana.noun
We have an important commitment tomorrow.
Ayer firmé un nuevo compromiso con la empresa.noun
Yesterday I signed a new commitment with the company.
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