comprometido
/kom-proh-meh-TEE-doh/
committed
Comprometido (committed) means being dedicated to a cause or idea.
comprometido(Adjective)
committed
?dedicated to a cause or idea
,dedicated
?showing strong involvement
involved
?deeply participating
📝 In Action
Es un líder muy comprometido con la justicia social.
B1He is a leader very committed to social justice.
Necesitamos empleados comprometidos y responsables.
B2We need dedicated and responsible employees.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'comprometido' must match the person or thing it describes: 'comprometida' (feminine singular), 'comprometidos' (masculine plural), 'comprometidas' (feminine plural).
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'con'
When talking about what someone is committed to, always use the preposition 'con' (with): 'comprometido con el equipo' (committed to the team).
When planning to marry, a couple is considered comprometido (engaged).
📝 In Action
¿Sabías que Juan y María están comprometidos?
A2Did you know that Juan and María are engaged?
Mi hermana está comprometida y se casa en verano.
A2My sister is engaged and is getting married in the summer.
💡 Grammar Points
Temporary Status (Estar)
To express being engaged, you MUST use the verb 'estar' (to be temporarily), not 'ser'. 'Ella está comprometida' (She is engaged).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Ser and Estar
Mistake: "Mi novio es comprometido."
Correction: Mi novio está comprometido. (Using 'es' would imply he is a generally committed person, not specifically engaged to be married.)
Comprometido can describe a critical or serious situation, like balancing high above a chasm.
comprometido(Adjective)
critical
?describing a serious health or financial situation
,risky
?involving danger or difficulty
delicate
?requiring careful handling
📝 In Action
El paciente se encuentra en un estado muy comprometido.
C1The patient is in a very critical/serious condition.
La decisión del gobierno puso al país en una posición comprometida.
C1The government's decision put the country in a delicate/risky position.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Contexts
This meaning is often heard in news reports, medical settings, or serious discussions, implying high stakes or danger.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: comprometido
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation best fits the sentence: 'El médico dijo que la salud del niño estaba comprometida.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'comprometido' always used as an adjective?
While most commonly used as an adjective (meaning committed or engaged), it is also the past participle of the verb 'comprometer' (to commit/to compromise). When used with 'haber' (e.g., 'ha comprometido'), it forms perfect tenses.
What is the difference between 'comprometido' (committed) and 'responsable' (responsible)?
'Responsable' means you take ownership and fulfill your duties. 'Comprometido' means you have a deep, personal dedication or emotional investment in the task or cause.