cometer
“cometer” means “to commit” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to commit, to make
Also: to perpetrate
📝 In Action
El conductor cometió una infracción de tráfico y recibió una multa.
B1The driver committed a traffic violation and received a fine.
No te preocupes, todos podemos cometer errores.
A2Don't worry, we can all make mistakes.
Jamás cometería un acto tan deshonesto.
B2I would never commit such a dishonest act.
to entrust, to charge
📝 In Action
El director cometió la nueva tarea al equipo más experimentado.
C1The director entrusted the new task to the most experienced team.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: cometer
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish verb should you use if you want to say 'I want to commit to studying every day'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin verb *committere*, meaning 'to join together,' 'to connect,' or 'to entrust.' The modern meaning of 'committing an error' comes from the sense of 'bringing together the components' of a mistake or crime.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cometer' generally a negative word?
Yes, in modern Spanish, 'cometer' is almost exclusively used to describe negative actions, such as committing a crime, a sin, or making a mistake. It carries a sense of fault or wrongdoing.
How is 'cometer' different from 'hacer' (to do/make)?
While 'hacer' is a general verb for 'to do' or 'to make,' 'cometer' is specifically used when the action being performed is negative or serious. You would say 'hacer la cena' (make dinner), but 'cometer un delito' (commit an offense).