cometió
“cometió” means “committed” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
committed
Also: perpetrated, carried out
📝 In Action
El sospechoso cometió el robo anoche.
B1The suspect committed the robbery last night.
Ella cometió una falta grave y fue sancionada.
B2She committed a serious foul and was penalized.
La policía confirmó que nadie más cometió el crimen.
B1The police confirmed that no one else committed the crime.
made
Also: slipped up
📝 In Action
Cuando era joven, cometió muchos errores de juicio.
B2When he was young, he made many errors in judgment.
Ella no se disculpó por el fallo que cometió.
B2She did not apologize for the mistake she made.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the meaning of 'cometió' (Definition 1)?
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The verb 'cometer' comes from the Latin 'committere', which is built from 'com-' (meaning 'together' or 'with') and 'mittere' (meaning 'to send' or 'to put'). Over time, the meaning shifted from 'to bring together' to 'to undertake' or 'to execute,' especially an action, often a negative one.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cometió' always about something bad?
In modern Spanish, yes, almost always. While the original Latin word was neutral, 'cometer' is now strongly associated with negative actions like crimes, errors, sins, or indiscretions. If the action is positive, use a different verb like 'hacer' or 'realizar'.
What is the difference between 'cometió' and 'cometía'?
'Cometió' (preterite) describes a single, finished action in the past (e.g., 'He committed the crime once'). 'Cometía' (imperfect) describes habitual or ongoing actions in the past (e.g., 'He used to commit errors frequently').