Comprometer (en. Commit)

/kom-pɾo-'me-teɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To include someone in a commitment, often implying a moral or legal obligation.

By committing to help, she felt obligated to fulfill.

Al comprometerse a ayudar, ella se sintió obligada a cumplir.

To endanger something, risking part of what one has.

He compromised his health by working so many hours.

Comprometió su salud por trabajar tantas horas.

To damage someone's reputation by revealing something negative.

The scandal compromised the politician's image.

El escándalo comprometió la imagen del político.

From Latin 'compromittere', which means 'to promise together'.

to commit to something

To assume responsibility for doing something.

comprometerse a algo

to be engaged

To be in a state of obligation or promise toward something or someone.

estar comprometido

to compromise health

To put health at risk due to actions or decisions.

comprometer la salud

commitment

Agreement or pact between two or more parties.

compromiso

promise

Declaration that something will or will not happen.

promesa

obligation

Responsibility that is acquired with a commitment.

obligación

To commit in a romantic relationship.

They have been engaged for a year.

Están comprometidos desde hace un año.

To make a promise that will likely not be fulfilled.

Don't commit to words you cannot keep.

No comprometas palabras que no puedes mantener.