individual commitment

[ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl kəˈmɪtmənt]
nounpl: individual commitments
compromisso individual
1. A personal pledge or promise made by one person to fulfill a responsibility or obligation
Her individual commitment to the project ensured its success.
O compromisso individual dela com o projeto garantiu seu sucesso.
2. The degree of dedication or involvement a single person demonstrates toward a goal or cause
The team's success depends on each member's individual commitment.
O sucesso do time depende do compromisso individual de cada membro.
3. A financial or legal obligation undertaken by a single person
The contract requires an individual commitment of $10,000.
O contrato exige um compromisso individual de $10.000.
In Brazilian business culture, 'compromisso individual' is highly valued and reflects personal honor and trustworthiness. It emphasizes personal accountability within team environments. In American corporate settings, individual commitment is often tied to performance metrics and personal career advancement, while in Brazil it carries stronger connotations of loyalty and personal integrity within hierarchical structures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personal commitmentindividual responsibilitypersonal dedicationindividual pledgepersonal obligation
Antonyms / Antônimos
collective commitmentgroup responsibilityshared obligationlack of commitmentindifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
compromisso individual
Most common and widely used term across Brazil
São Paulo
compromisso pessoal
Alternative term frequently used in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
empenho individual
Emphasizes personal effort and dedication rather than obligation
Portugal
compromisso individual
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used 'assunção individual'

Related Words

commitmentdedicationresponsibilityobligationaccountabilitypersonal involvement

Related Idioms & Phrases

to honor one's individual commitment
to demonstrate individual commitment
to make an individual commitment
individual commitment to excellence
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