Commitment and obligations in Spanish

Discuss commitments and dedication in formal contexts.

The idea

The masculine noun el compromiso, or un compromiso, means a commitment; its plural is los compromisos. Use compromiso con for dedication to a cause.

El compromiso del equipo quedó por escrito.The team’s commitment was put in writing.
La empresa asumió un compromiso con la comunidad.The company made a commitment to the community.
Cumplimos nuestros compromisos con los clientes.We fulfil our commitments to our clients.
Su compromiso con el proyecto merece reconocimiento.Their commitment to the project deserves recognition.
El acuerdo incluye compromisos de formación.The agreement includes training commitments.
Renovaron el compromiso de reducir los residuos.They renewed their commitment to reduce waste.

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A commitment is an obligation or dedication, not merely an appointment.

Choose: ___ compromiso figura en el contrato. (El / La)
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El
El agrees with the masculine singular noun.
Choose: La institución asumió dos ___. (compromisos / compromiso)
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compromisos
compromisos matches the number two.
Choose: La entidad hizo un ___ de actuar. (compromiso / edificio)
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compromiso
compromiso names the pledge to act.

Describe a commitment your team has made.