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    Comprometido (en. Engaged)

    /kom-pro-me-'ti-ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has made a commitment or is involved in an obligation.
    He is committed to his work and always meets his responsibilities.
    Está comprometido con su trabajo y siempre cumple con sus responsabilidades.
    That is entangled in a complicated situation, often in a negative way.
    The politician was involved in a corruption scandal.
    El político estaba comprometido en un escándalo de corrupción.
    That shows a strong commitment to a cause or ideal.
    He is an activist committed to environmental defense.
    Es un activista comprometido con la defensa del medio ambiente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'compromissus', which means 'obligated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    committed to
    Obligated to fulfill something.
    comprometido con
    to be committed
    Being in a situation that requires attention or action.
    estar comprometido
    socially committed
    Involved in social causes.
    comprometido socialmente

    Related Words

    commitment
    Agreement or promise between two or more parties.
    compromiso
    commitment
    The act of committing or taking on a commitment.
    comprometimiento
    uncommitted
    That has no commitments.
    descomprometido

    Slang Meanings

    To be trapped in a complicated situation.
    He is in deep trouble with legal issues.
    Está comprometido hasta el cuello en problemas legales.
    To be in a romantic or formal relationship.
    He has been committed to his girlfriend for two years.
    Él está comprometido con su novia desde hace dos años.