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"Engagement" is a noun which is often translated as "el compromiso", and "date" is a noun which is often translated as "la fecha". Learn more about the difference between "engagement" and "date" below.
engagement(
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geyj
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muhnt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (betrothal)
a. el compromiso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Richard and Estela announced their engagement in the local press.Richard y Estela anunciaron su compromiso en la prensa local.
a. el noviazgo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The couple's engagement lasted five years.El noviazgo de la pareja duró cinco años.
3. (formal) (appointment)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. el compromiso (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you have any engagements on your calendar for this Friday night?¿Tienes algún compromiso agendado para este viernes por la noche?
4. (military)
a. la batalla (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There was a series of engagements along the Eastern border.Hubo una serie de batallas a lo largo de la frontera oriental.
b. el combate (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Their orders were to avoid any direct engagement with the enemy while conducting reconnaissance.Sus órdenes fueron de evitar el combate directo con el enemigo mientras realizaban el reconocimiento.
a. el contrato (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A local restaurant owner heard Angela singing and signed her for a six-month engagement.El propietario de un restaurante local oyó cantar a Ángela y le dio un contrato de seis meses.
date(
deyt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (day)
a. la cita (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She and I had dinner together, but I don't know if it was officially a date.Ella y yo cenamos juntos, pero no sé si era en realidad una cita.
b. el acompañante (M), la acompañante (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Do you want to be my date for the wedding?¿Quieres ser mi acompañante para la boda?
5. (fruit)
a. la actuación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I have tickets for the final date of the tour.Tengo entradas para la última actuación de la gira.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. salir con
She was dating the most popular boy in the school.Estaba saliendo con el chico más popular de la escuela.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I dated myself by quoting a line from "The Breakfast Club."Di muestra de mi edad cuando cité una frase de "The Breakfast Club".
Your musical tastes really date you.Tus gustos musicales demuestran lo viejo que eres.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. salir juntos
How long have you and your girlfriend been dating?¿Cuánto tiempo llevan saliendo juntos tú y tu novia?
b. salir
I'm not dating right now. I'm too busy with work.No estoy saliendo con nadie en este momento. Estoy demasiado ocupado con el trabajo.
a. remontarse
The project's original proposal dates back to September.La propuesta original del proyecto se remonta a septiembre.
