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compromise and Spanish compromiso
In English
compromise
an agreement where both sides give something up
In Spanish
compromiso
promesa, obligación
Spanish "compromiso" means: commitment
Why they get mixed up Spanish "compromiso" is an obligation you've taken on, a promise, or a formal appointment. English "compromise" is an agreement where both sides give something up to meet in the middle. Spanish "compromiso" in English is "commitment."
If you want to say...
- compromiseacuerdo o término medio
- commitmentcompromiso
- engagementcompromiso de boda
Examples
We reached a compromise.
Llegamos a un acuerdo.
A good relationship requires compromise.
Una buena relación requiere ceder de ambos lados.
They found a compromise that pleased everyone.
Encontraron un punto medio que agradó a todos.
I won't compromise on quality.
No voy a ceder en la calidad.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Tras la discusión hicimos un compromiso y nos repartimos el trabajo.
Correct: Tras la discusión llegamos a un acuerdo y nos repartimos el trabajo.
Compromiso mainly means commitment or obligation. For an agreement where both give in, use acuerdo or punto medio.
Incorrect: Nos comprometimos en el precio.
Correct: Cedimos un poco en el precio.
Comprometerse means to commit yourself, not to compromise.
Phrases you will hear
- reach a compromisellegar a un acuerdo
- a fair compromiseun acuerdo justo
- compromise on priceceder en el precio
- a compromised systemun sistema vulnerado
- a commitmentun compromiso
- an engagementun compromiso de boda
In a conversation
- A:
We can't agree on the price.
No nos ponemos de acuerdo en el precio.
- B:
Let's find a compromise.
Busquemos un punto medio.
- A:
I can lower it by ten percent.
Puedo bajarlo un diez por ciento.
- B:
Deal. I have another commitment at five, so let's sign now.
Trato hecho. Tengo otro compromiso a las cinco, así que firmemos ya.
Test yourself
"They reached a compromise" means...
To remember it
Compromise = to give something up and reach an agreement. An obligation (Spanish "compromiso") = commitment.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "compromiso" mean?
Spanish "compromiso" means "commitment". It looks like the English "compromise", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "compromise" means "an agreement where both sides give something up".
Does English "compromise" mean the same as Spanish "compromiso"?
Spanish "compromiso" is an obligation you've taken on, a promise, or a formal appointment. English "compromise" is an agreement where both sides give something up to meet in the middle. Spanish "compromiso" in English is "commitment."