Cometer (en. Commit)

/ko.meˈteɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To do something, especially a mistake or a crime.

I made a mistake by not sending the report on time.

Cometí un error al no enviar el informe a tiempo.

To fall into a failure or offense.

The player committed a foul in the penalty area.

El jugador cometió una falta en el área penal.

To carry out an action that may be considered a morally or ethically questionable act.

You shouldn't commit acts that harm others.

No deberías cometer actos que perjudiquen a los demás.

From Latin 'cometere', meaning 'to unite', 'to join', 'to occur'.

to make a mistake

To perform an incorrect or wrong action.

cometer un error

to commit a crime

To carry out an action prohibited by law.

cometer un delito

to commit an offense

To do something that goes against established norms or rules.

cometer una falta

mistakes

Mistakes or errors made by action or omission.

errores

crimes

Actions that contravene the law.

delitos

offenses

Minor errors or violations of rules.

faltas

To make a mistake unintentionally.

I got carried away and made a blunder.

Me dejé llevar y cometí un patinazo.

To do something risky or reckless.

I did something crazy by going out like that at dawn.

Cometí una locura al salir así de madrugada.