Compromisos (en. Commitments)

/kompro'misos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Obligations that a person accepts in relation to others.

I have several work commitments this week.

Tengo varios compromisos laborales esta semana.

Agreements established between parties that involve mutual commitment.

We signed commitments at the meeting to ensure cooperation.

Firmamos compromisos en la reunión para garantizar la cooperación.

Personal commitments one has, such as schedules or family responsibilities.

My family commitments are very important to me.

Mis compromisos familiares son muy importantes para mí.

It comes from the Latin 'compromissum', which means agreement between parties.

acquired commitments

Obligations that have been accepted and must be fulfilled.

compromisos adquiridos

fulfill commitments

To fulfill what was promised or agreed upon.

cumplir con los compromisos

unavoidable commitments

Obligations that cannot be evaded or avoided.

compromisos ineludibles

to commit

To take on an obligation or duty towards something or someone.

comprometerse

agreement

Approval or consensus among two or more parties.

acuerdo

responsibility

Duty to fulfill an obligation or task.

responsabilidad

Social commitment.

On Friday, I have a commitment with friends.

El viernes tengo un compromiso con los amigos.

Romantic commitment.

They have had a serious commitment for a year.

Tienen un compromiso serio desde hace un año.