compromisso
[kõ.pro.mi.su]
nounmasculinepl: compromissos
commitment
1. a promise or obligation to do something; a binding agreement
He made a commitment to finish the project on time.
Ele assumiu um compromisso de terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. a scheduled appointment or engagement
I have a commitment this afternoon.
Tenho um compromisso esta tarde.
3. a settlement or agreement reached by mutual concession; a compromise
They reached a compromise on the disputed issue.
Eles chegaram a um compromisso sobre a questão em disputa.
4. a difficult situation or predicament; an embarrassing position
He found himself in a compromising situation.
Ele se viu em um compromisso delicado.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compromisso de honra (point of honor commitment)
sem compromisso (without obligation; no strings attached)
estar em compromisso (to have an appointment or obligation)
assumir um compromisso (to make a commitment)
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