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comprometer

kom-pro-meh-TEHRkompɾomeˈteɾ

to jeopardize, to commit

Also: to compromise, to involve
VerbB1regular er
A wooden bridge with a large crack in the middle, making it unsafe to cross.
gerundcomprometiendo
past Participlecomprometido
infinitivecomprometer

📝 In Action

No quiero comprometer mi reputación por un error tan pequeño.

B2

I don't want to jeopardize my reputation for such a small mistake.

Mis padres me comprometieron a asistir a la cena familiar.

B1

My parents committed me to attending the family dinner.

Esa decisión podría comprometer el éxito del proyecto.

B2

That decision could compromise the success of the project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • comprometer la salud – to jeopardize one's health
  • comprometer la seguridad – to compromise security

to get engaged, to commit oneself

VerbA2regular er
A person holding an open velvet box containing a sparkling ring while another person reacts with joy.
gerundcomprometiéndose
past Participlecomprometido
infinitivecomprometerse

📝 In Action

Ellos se comprometieron durante sus vacaciones en París.

A2

They got engaged during their vacation in Paris.

Tienes que comprometerte con tus estudios si quieres aprobar.

B1

You have to commit yourself to your studies if you want to pass.

Me comprometo a terminar el informe para el lunes.

B1

I commit to finishing the report by Monday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • prometerse (to promise oneself (or each other))
  • dedicarse (to dedicate oneself)

Antonyms

  • desentenderse (to ignore/wash one's hands of)

Common Collocations

  • comprometerse con una causa – to commit to a cause
  • comprometerse en matrimonio – to get engaged to be married

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yocomprometiera
túcomprometieras
él/ella/ustedcomprometiera
nosotroscomprometiéramos
vosotroscomprometierais
ellos/ellas/ustedescomprometieran

Present Subjunctive

yocomprometa
túcomprometas
él/ella/ustedcomprometa
nosotroscomprometamos
vosotroscomprometáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescomprometan

Indicative

Preterite

yocomprometí
túcomprometiste
él/ella/ustedcomprometió
nosotroscomprometimos
vosotroscomprometisteis
ellos/ellas/ustedescomprometieron

Imperfect

yocomprometía
túcomprometías
él/ella/ustedcomprometía
nosotroscomprometíamos
vosotroscomprometíais
ellos/ellas/ustedescomprometían

Present

yocomprometo
túcomprometes
él/ella/ustedcompromete
nosotroscomprometemos
vosotroscomprometéis
ellos/ellas/ustedescomprometen
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Words that translate to "comprometer" in Spanish:

to commit→to compromise→to involve→to jeopardize→

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Quick Quiz: comprometer

Question 1 of 3

If you are 'comprometido' with someone in a romantic sense, what does it usually mean?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'compromittere', which means 'to promise mutually'. It is formed by 'com-' (together) and 'promittere' (to promise).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: compromiseFrench: compromettre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'compromiso' mean the same as 'compromise'?

Not exactly. While 'compromise' in English often means both sides giving up something to reach an agreement, in Spanish 'compromiso' usually means a commitment, an obligation, or a romantic engagement.

Can I use 'comprometer' for a computer being hacked?

Yes! Just like in English, if a system's security is 'compromised', you can say 'la seguridad fue comprometida'.

Is it a regular verb?

Yes, it follows the exact same pattern as 'comer'. No weird stem changes to worry about!