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comprometer

kom-pro-meh-TEHR/kompɾomeˈteɾ/

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

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

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

present

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

indicative

preterite

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

imperfect

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

present

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

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

✏️ Quick Practice

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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👥 Word Family▼
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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!