Compromiso

Meaning: Actually means 'commitment', 'obligation', or 'engagement'. For a negotiated compromise, say acuerdo.

Language: Spanish

Literally: compromise

Category: Everyday

Origin: From Latin compromissum — Spanish evolved toward obligation, not mutual concession.

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