How to Say "committed" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “committed” is “cometió” — use this when referring to a specific past action of committing a crime or offense.
cometió
koh-meh-tee-OHko.meˈtjo
Examples
El sospechoso cometió el robo anoche.
The suspect committed the robbery last night.
Ella cometió una falta grave y fue sancionada.
She committed a serious foul and was penalized.
La policía confirmó que nadie más cometió el crimen.
The police confirmed that no one else committed the crime.
The Preterite Tense
This form, 'cometió', tells us that the action started and finished completely in the past. It's used for single, completed events.
Who Did It?
Since 'cometió' ends in -ió, it refers to 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you). The subject is often left out if it's clear from the context.
Using 'Hacer' for Mistakes
Mistake: “El hizo un error.”
Correction: Él cometió un error. ('Cometer' is the specific verb used for 'making/committing' errors or crimes.)
cometido
ko-me-TEE-doko.meˈti.ðo
Examples
Hemos cometido un error grave.
We have committed a serious mistake.
El crimen cometido por el ladrón fue imperdonable.
The crime committed by the thief was unforgivable.
¿Quién había cometido la falta?
Who had made the mistake?
Forming Perfect Tenses
You need 'cometido' to form tenses like the Present Perfect: haber (conjugated) + cometido. Example: Ha cometido (He/She has committed).
Using it as an Adjective
When used to describe a noun (like 'the mistake made'), it must match the noun's gender and number: la falta cometida (f, singular), los errores cometidos (m, plural).
Using 'Cometir' for Everything
Mistake: “Using *cometer* for simple actions like 'commit to a plan.'”
Correction: In Spanish, *cometer* is usually reserved for negative actions (crimes, errors, sins). For positive commitment, use *comprometerse* or *dedicarse*.
comprometido
kom-proh-meh-TEE-dohkom.pro.meˈti.ðo
Examples
Es un líder muy comprometido con la justicia social.
He is a leader very committed to social justice.
Necesitamos empleados comprometidos y responsables.
We need dedicated and responsible employees.
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).
dedicado
deh-dee-KAH-dohde.ðiˈka.ðo
Examples
Es un profesor muy dedicado a sus estudiantes.
He is a teacher very dedicated to his students.
Mi hermana es una persona dedicada; siempre termina lo que empieza.
My sister is a dedicated person; she always finishes what she starts.
Los científicos dedicados lograron un gran avance.
The devoted scientists achieved a great breakthrough.
Agreement is Key
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'dedicado' must match the person or thing it describes: 'un hombre dedicado' (m. singular), 'una mujer dedicada' (f. singular), 'los estudiantes dedicados' (m. plural).
Using the wrong preposition
Mistake: “Soy dedicado por el trabajo.”
Correction: Soy dedicado *al* trabajo (I am dedicated *to* the job). Use 'a' (to) to show what you are devoted to.
entregado
en-treh-GAH-dohen.tɾeˈɣa.ðo
Examples
Es un empleado muy entregado a su trabajo.
He is an employee very dedicated to his job.
Ella siempre ha sido una madre entregada.
She has always been a devoted mother.
El equipo estaba completamente entregado al proyecto.
The team was completely committed to the project.
Agreement Rule
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'entregado' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'entregado' (masculine singular), 'entregada' (feminine singular), 'entregados' (masculine plural), 'entregadas' (feminine plural).
Forgetting the 'a'
Mistake: “Soy entregado mi familia.”
Correction: Soy entregado *a* mi familia. (You must use the preposition 'a' to indicate what you are dedicated *to*.)
implicado
eem-plee-KAH-dohimpliˈkaðo
Examples
Él está muy implicado en este nuevo proyecto.
He is very involved in this new project.
Varios políticos están implicados en el escándalo.
Several politicians are implicated in the scandal.
Se siente implicado con los problemas de su comunidad.
He feels committed to his community's problems.
Matching the Person
Since this word describes a person, its ending changes. Use 'implicado' for a man, 'implicada' for a woman, and 'implicados/as' for groups.
The 'In' Connection
To say what someone is involved in, always use the word 'en' (in) right after 'implicado'.
The 'Implied' Trap
Mistake: “Using 'implicado' to mean a hidden message (e.g., 'el mensaje implicado').”
Correction: Use 'implícito' for hidden meanings. Use 'implicado' for people caught up in a situation.
Action vs. Dedication
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