Compromiso (en. Commitment)

/kom-pɾo-'miso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Agreement between two or more parties, which implies certain obligations.

The commitment of parents to their children's education is essential.

El compromiso de los padres con la educación de sus hijos es fundamental.

Responsibility that someone assumes.

She has a work commitment that she cannot ignore.

Ella tiene un compromiso laboral que no puede ignorar.

Situation that compels a person to act in a certain way.

The social commitment of the company distinguishes it from its competitors.

El compromiso social de la empresa la distingue de sus competidores.

From the Latin 'compromissum', which means agreement or promise.

social commitment

Responsibility that a person has towards society.

compromiso social

marital commitment

Formal agreement between two people to live together as a couple.

compromiso matrimonial

there is no commitment

Phrase used to indicate the lack of obligation.

no hay compromiso

committed

Person who has assumed a commitment.

comprometido

promise

Declaration that something will be done in the future.

promesa

responsibility

Obligation to be accountable for something.

responsabilidad

In the context of romantic relationships, it refers to a serious relationship.

They are in a commitment, they are no longer just friends.

Ellos están en un compromiso, ya no son solo amigos.

Complicated situation or one in which a difficult decision must be made.

I am in a commitment, I don't know which path to choose.

Estoy en un compromiso, no sé qué camino elegir.