Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Engaged in Spanish
Comprometido · adjective · kohm-proh-meh-TEE-doh
The Spanish word for engaged (to be married) is 'comprometido' (masculine) or 'comprometida' (feminine). The related noun 'prometido/a' means fiancé/fiancée. Note that 'comprometido' can also mean committed or involved in other contexts.
Pronounce it as kohm-proh-meh-TEE-doh, with five syllables and the stress on the fourth. Each syllable is clearly articulated.
Mis amigos se comprometieron el fin de semana pasado.
My friends got engaged last weekend.
engaged in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for engaged, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| comprometido | engaged | kohm-proh-meh-TEE-doh | Default, widely understood |
| comprometida | engaged | feminine form | |
| prometido/a | engaged | also means fiancé/fiancée |
How Native Speakers Use Comprometido
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Sharing news
¡Estamos comprometidos! La boda será en diciembre.
We're engaged! The wedding will be in December.
Announcing an engagement.
Asking about status
¿Tu hermana ya está comprometida?
Is your sister engaged yet?
Inquiring about relationship status.
Introducing partner
Te presento a mi prometida, Laura.
Let me introduce you to my fiancée, Laura.
Introducing one's fiancée.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Comprometido
Wrong meaning of comprometido
Incorrect: Estoy comprometido con este proyecto. (meaning engaged to marry)
Correct: Estoy comprometido — me voy a casar.
'Comprometido' has multiple meanings. With a project, it means committed. For marriage, context or adding 'para casarse' clarifies the meaning.
Gender agreement
Incorrect: Mi novia está comprometido.
Correct: Mi novia está comprometida.
Since 'novia' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine too: 'comprometida.'
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Common Questions About engaged in Spanish
- What is the difference between comprometido and prometido?
- Both relate to engagement, but 'comprometido' is the adjective describing the state of being engaged, while 'prometido/a' is the noun meaning fiancé or fiancée.
- How do you say engagement ring in Spanish?
- An engagement ring is called 'anillo de compromiso,' where 'compromiso' is the noun form meaning engagement or commitment.
- Can comprometido mean something other than engaged?
- The word 'comprometido' can also mean committed, involved, or even compromised depending on context — for example, 'estoy comprometido con mi trabajo' means 'I am committed to my work.'