comprometerse

[kom-pro-me-TER-se]

verb

comprometer-se

1. to commit oneself; to pledge or promise to do something

She committed herself to finishing the project on time.

Ela se comprometeu a terminar o projeto no prazo.

2. to become engaged (to be betrothed)

They got engaged last year.

Eles se comprometeram no ano passado.

3. to compromise; to be at risk or in jeopardy

The scandal compromised his reputation.

O escândalo comprometeu sua reputação.

4. to obligate oneself; to assume responsibility

By signing the contract, you commit to these terms.

Ao assinar o contrato, você se compromete com estes termos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

comprometer-se

Most common usage; reflexive form is standard

Portugal

comprometer-se

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Latin America (General)

comprometerse

Spanish form; equivalent Portuguese verb maintains same meaning

comprometerse con alguien (to get engaged to someone)

comprometerse en algo (to commit to something)

comprometer la situación (to jeopardize the situation)

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