No. 3,163 in Portuguese
comprometeu
"Comprometeu" means "committed" or "pledged" in English.
In a sentence
O estudante comprometeu-se a estudar todos os dias.
The student committed himself to studying every day.
Here, 'comprometeu-se' is used in a reflexive form indicating a personal dedication or commitment.
Ela comprometeu a qualidade do projeto ao apressá-lo.
She compromised the quality of the project by rushing it.
In this case, 'comprometeu' is used to express causing harm or reduction in quality.
O jogador comprometeu sua posição no time por não seguir as regras.
The player jeopardized his position on the team by not following the rules.
Here, 'comprometeu' is used to indicate putting something at risk due to actions or decisions.
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