permanent commitment

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt kəˈmɪtmənt/]
noun phrasepl: permanent commitments
compromisso permanente
1. A long-term, binding obligation or dedication that is intended to last indefinitely or for the foreseeable future
Marriage is often viewed as a permanent commitment between two people.
O casamento é frequentemente visto como um compromisso permanente entre duas pessoas.
2. A pledge or undertaking that cannot easily be dissolved or terminated
Taking a job abroad represented a permanent commitment to a new lifestyle.
Aceitar um emprego no exterior representou um compromisso permanente com um novo estilo de vida.
3. In business or institutional contexts, a binding agreement to maintain resources or support indefinitely
The company made a permanent commitment to environmental sustainability.
A empresa fez um compromisso permanente com a sustentabilidade ambiental.
In both American and Brazilian cultures, 'permanent commitment' carries significant weight, particularly in the context of marriage and relationships. In Brazil, the concept is deeply tied to Catholic values and family traditions, while in the USA it reflects individualistic yet binding social contracts. In business contexts, both cultures use this term to demonstrate corporate responsibility and long-term vision.
NYC Slang
all-in or ride-or-die (when referring to relationships or loyalty)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
long-term obligationbinding agreementenduring pledgelifelong dedicationindefinite commitment
Antonyms / Antônimos
temporary commitmentshort-term obligationprovisional agreementfleeting promise

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
compromisso permanente
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
compromisso permanente / compromisso de longo prazo
Both used interchangeably in casual and formal contexts
São Paulo
compromisso permanente
Preferred in business and institutional settings
Portugal
compromisso permanente / obrigação duradoura
Portuguese prefers 'obrigação duradoura' in some formal contexts

Related Words

commitmentobligationdedicationpledgeallegianceresponsibility

Related Idioms & Phrases

tied down
in it for the long haul
till death do us part
fazer um compromisso vitalício
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