Compromiso
Definition
(n/verb) Solemn promise or pledge; to commit or betroth
Examples
“Su compromiso fue sellado con un intercambio de votos sinceros.”
“Llegó tarde por su compromiso en Valencia.”
He was late because of his engagement in Valencia.
“Te juro mi compromiso, Carmen.”
I swear my pledge to you, Carmen.
“Ana aceptó el compromiso con Luis sin pensarlo demasiado.”
Ana accepted the engagement to Luis without thinking about it too much.
“A las ocho, firmaron el compromiso en la notaría de Sevilla.”
At eight o'clock, they signed the pledge at the Sevilla notary office.
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