estar comprometido

to be committed

to be engaged

estar comprometido(ehs-tahr kohm-proh-meh-tee-doh)

intransitive verb phrase

1. (to be dedicated)

a. to be committed

Si estoy comprometido con la causa, es porque de verdad creo en ella.

If I'm committed to the cause, it's because I truly believe in it.

b. to be implicated

Según ellos, su partido está comprometido en la lucha contra el fraude y la corrupción.

According to them, their party is implicated in the fight against fraud and corruption.

2. (to be promised in marriage)

a. to be engaged

Roberto está comprometido con mi hermana.

Roberto is engaged to my sister.