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comprometir

to compromise

verb kohm-proh-meh-TEHR Rare
People & Society Relationships

Also means

to commit

Usage Note

Comprometer means to compromise something or someone, or to put it at risk. Comprometerse (reflexive) means 'to get engaged' or 'to commit oneself'. The past participle comprometido means both 'engaged' to be married and 'committed' or 'compromising'.

Examples

"No quiero comprometer la seguridad del equipo."

Natural Translation

I don't want to compromise the team's security.

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