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"Engagement" is a noun which is often translated as "el compromiso", and "engaged" is an adjective which is often translated as "comprometido". Learn more about the difference between "engagement" and "engaged" below.
engagement(
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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.
engaged(
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geyjd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (involved)
a. involucrado
How can we motivate staff and make them feel more engaged?¿Cómo podemos motivar a nuestros empleados y hacer que se sientan más involucrados?
4. (in use)
