Cometan (en. Comet)

/ko.me.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To carry out or execute something, especially an error or crime.

They may make a mistake in their evaluation.

Es posible que ellos cometan un error en su evaluación.

To do something that is considered incorrect or prohibited.

They are likely to commit acts of vandalism if there is no supervision.

Es probable que cometan actos de vandalismo si no hay supervisión.

To commit a crime or an infringement.

If they commit that crime, they will face severe consequences.

Si cometan ese crimen, enfrentarán severas consecuencias.

It derives from the Latin 'committere', which means to join or unite.

to make a mistake

To do something incorrect or wrong.

cometer un error

to commit a crime

To perform an act that goes against the law.

cometer un delito

to commit an offense

To incur a mistake or slip in a formal context.

cometer una falta

offense

The action of committing something.

cometido

offender

A person who commits, especially in the context of crimes.

cometedor

committing

The act of committing.

cometimiento

To make a mess

If you're not careful, they can make a mess at the party.

Si no tienes cuidado, pueden cometan un lío en la fiesta.

To cause problems

Whenever they are together, they cause problems.

Siempre que están juntos, cometan problemas.