How to Say "compromised" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “compromised” is “comprometida” — use this when referring to something (like security, a system, or a negotiation) that is at risk, in danger, or has been weakened..
comprometida
com-pro-me-TEE-da/kom.pɾo.meˈti.ða/
Examples
La seguridad de la base de datos está comprometida después del ataque.
The security of the database is compromised after the attack.
Su situación financiera se vio comprometida por la crisis.
Her financial situation was compromised by the crisis.
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.
vendido
ven-DEE-doh/benˈdiðo/
Examples
La gente lo considera un vendido por cambiar de partido.
People consider him a sellout for changing parties.
Ella fue acusada de ser una vendida a los intereses corporativos.
She was accused of being sold out to corporate interests.
Used as a Noun
This adjective is often used like a noun, especially when preceded by 'un' or 'una' ('un vendido', 'una vendida'). It describes a person who has 'sold' their soul or principles.
vendió
Examples
Todo el equipo sintió que el capitán los vendió por un contrato mejor.
The whole team felt the captain sold them out for a better contract.
Comprometida vs. Vendido/Vendió
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