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comprometida

/com-pro-me-TEE-da/

engaged

A close-up of a woman's hand wearing a large diamond engagement ring on her ring finger.

When referring to marriage, comprometida means engaged.

comprometida(Adjective)

fA2

engaged

?

to be married

Also:

fiancée

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when used as a noun

📝 In Action

Mi mejor amiga está comprometida; se casa el próximo año.

A2

My best friend is engaged; she is getting married next year.

La comprometida del jefe es abogada.

B1

The boss's fiancée is a lawyer.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar comprometida – to be engaged
  • sortija de comprometida – engagement ring

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Estar'

When describing the state of being engaged, always use the verb estar (to be), because being engaged is seen as a temporary status or condition: Ella está comprometida.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Comprometida' and 'Novia'

Mistake: "Using *novia* exclusively to mean 'fiancée'."

Correction: *Novia* can mean 'girlfriend' or 'bride'. *Comprometida* is the specific term for a woman who has accepted a marriage proposal.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Noun Form

This word can function as a noun meaning 'fiancée' (e.g., Mi comprometida es abogada).

A person wearing gardening gloves carefully planting a small sapling into the earth, showing dedication to nature.

Comprometida can mean committed or dedicated to a cause.

comprometida(Adjective)

fB1

committed

?

dedicated to a cause

Also:

devoted

?

to an ideal or belief

📝 In Action

Es una política muy comprometida con la justicia social.

B1

She is a politician very committed to social justice.

Necesitamos una líder comprometida que trabaje duro por el equipo.

B2

We need a committed leader who works hard for the team.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • indiferente (indifferent)

Common Collocations

  • persona comprometida – committed person
  • comprometida con la causa – committed to the cause

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'Ser'

When describing someone's character or a permanent trait of dedication, use the verb ser (to be): Ella es muy comprometida.

⭐ Usage Tips

Requires 'Con'

When specifying what the person is committed to, you almost always use the preposition con (with): comprometida con el medio ambiente (committed to the environment).

A delicate blue vase balanced precariously close to the edge of a steep brown cliff face.

Used in the context of risk or danger, comprometida translates to compromised.

comprometida(Adjective)

fB2

compromised

?

at risk or in danger

Also:

jeopardized

?

reputation, security

📝 In Action

La seguridad de la base de datos está comprometida después del ataque.

B2

The security of the database is compromised after the attack.

Su situación financiera se vio comprometida por la crisis.

C1

Her financial situation was compromised by the crisis.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • salud comprometida – compromised health
  • reputación comprometida – compromised reputation

💡 Grammar Points

Describing a Resulting State

This meaning often describes a state that resulted from a previous action (like an attack or a crisis). In this case, you usually use estar (to be) or verse (to see oneself) to talk about the current vulnerable condition.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This meaning is generally more formal and less common in casual conversation than the 'engaged' or 'dedicated' meanings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: comprometida

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'comprometida' to mean 'at risk' or 'vulnerable'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'comprometida' and 'novia'?

In modern usage, *comprometida* specifically means 'fiancée'—a woman who is promised to marry. *Novia* is a more general term that can mean 'girlfriend' or 'bride.' Use *comprometida* when you want to be clear that she is engaged.

Does 'comprometida' always refer to a woman?

Yes, because the word ends in '-a' it is the feminine form. If you are talking about a man, you must use the masculine form, *comprometido*.