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A simple storybook illustration depicting four diverse people sitting around a large table in a brightly lit room, engaged in a formal discussion, representing a committee.

comité

koh-mee-TAY

NounmB1
committee?A formal group of people appointed for a specific function
Also:panel?A small group discussing a topic,board?Executive governing group

📝 In Action

El comité se reunió para discutir la propuesta de ley.

B1

The committee met to discuss the bill proposal.

Fui elegido para formar parte del comité de bienvenida.

B2

I was chosen to be part of the welcoming committee.

El comité ejecutivo tiene la responsabilidad final de las decisiones.

C1

The executive committee has the final responsibility for the decisions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • comité ejecutivo – executive committee
  • miembro del comité – committee member

💡 Grammar Points

Always Masculine

'Comité' is always a masculine noun, even if all members are female. Always use 'el comité' or 'un comité'.

Singular Verb Agreement

Even though 'comité' refers to many people, it is grammatically singular. Always use singular verbs: 'El comité decidió' (The committee decided).

⭐ Usage Tips

Pronunciation Tip

The stress is always on the last syllable: co-mi-TÉ, just like many Spanish words ending in a stressed 'é'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: comité

Question 1 of 1

Which phrase correctly uses 'comité'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

comisión(commission (group or fee)) - noun
comisionar(to commission) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'comité' change if the group is all women?

No. 'Comité' is an organizational noun and is always masculine ('el comité'), regardless of the gender of the people within the group.