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[Days like these...]

I've read that Arabic also doesn't a word for it either. Is this true?

 

[NoLootBoxDev]

I've read that there is no word for compromised in Arabic either is this true?

Not sure of the context of the word you are referring to, but I believe there is one.

My guess is "compromiso"

 

[Days like these...]

Not sure of the context of the word you are referring to, but I believe there is one.

My guess is "compromiso"

I'm a native Spanish speaker. Compromiso means commitment in English.

 

[Rentahamster]

I'm tempted to run "because fuck you that's why" through Google translate Spanish to English.

 

[diffusionx]

I'm a native Spanish speaker. Compromiso means commitment in English.

then you know Spanish/Latin people. I assume you've gotten into arguments with them too. They don't compromise lmao. It's just not a thing.

 

[Toots]

I'm a native Spanish speaker. Compromiso means commitment in English.

What a curve ball
They have the word, it just means the opposite

 

[Days like these...]

I'm tempted to run "because fuck you that's why" through Google translate Spanish to English.

No need. ¡Chinga tu madre por eso!

 

[AJUMP23]

They are stubborn. Shrug.

 

[PapaEmeritus]

You ever argue with a Spanish woman!

 

[dEvAnGeL]

Ceder. “El negocio me interesa pero debes ceder un poco” . “ I’m interested in this business but you have to compromise a little”

Concesión también funciona. Pero depende del contexto en que la quieras usar.

 

[Days like these...]

"ceder" which is "cede" in English means to give away something usually power or territory, "concesión" is the same "concession" which is similar but that's when only one side gives something up.

 

[Batiman]

This is great ammo to use on my Latin wife. We legit had an argument last week about her never wanting to compromise. This makes perfect sense now

 

[Raonak]

Different languages use different ways to say things as there's no guaranteed 1:1 translation on every english word or concept.
And even if there's a direct translation, it might not actually be used in a normal setting.

 

[NoLootBoxDev]

I'm a native Spanish speaker. Compromiso means commitment in English.

Yo hablar español....es broma. Yo creo que depende mas del contexto, por eso no estoy seguro.

 

[Days like these...]

Different languages use different ways to say things as there's no guaranteed 1:1 translation on every english word or concept.
And even if there's a direct translation, it might not actually be used in a normal setting.

"Llegar a un acuerdo" which means "come to an agreement" kinda works, sorta, maybe, not really

 

[Cyberpunkd]

I've read that Arabic also doesn't a word for it either. Is this true?

Check this:

English - collaboration - good
French - collaboration - good
Polish - kolaboracja, kolaborant - bad, means someone working with the enemy during the time of war aka traitor

 

[SJRB]

So how's that working out for you?

 

[AJUMP23]

Cortez didn’t compromise he conquered.

 

[TonyK]

There is no Spanish word for "compromise" why?​

I'm Spanish and at least for the same meaningh it's exactly the same: "compromiso". There is another meaning in English for "compromise"?

noun

1. 1.
   an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
   "eventually they reached a compromise"
2. 2.
   the expedient acceptance of standards that are lower than is desirable.
   "sexism should be tackled without compromise"

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compromiso

nombre masculino

1. 1.
   Obligación contraída por una persona que se compromete o es comprometida a algo.
   "lo siento, no puedo ir esta noche porque tengo un compromiso ineludible"
   
   
2. 2.
   Acuerdo formal al que llegan dos o más partes tras hacer ciertas concesiones cada una de ellas.
   "el compromiso militar de respetar el alto el fuego formulado ayer, está en contradicción con un nuevo comunicado difundido este mediodía, que volvía a amenazar con una guerra total"

 

[Days like these...]

I'm Spanish and at least for the same meaningh it's exactly the same: "compromiso". There is another meaning in English for "compromise"?

According to the 2nd definition it's a formal accord. In English a compromise doesn't have to be a formal accord maybe I'm splitting hairs but it's not exactly the same imo. Like I said I've never heard it used as anything other than a commitment by anyone. I speak Mexican Spanish for what its worth.

 

[LimanimaPT]

I'm a native Spanish speaker. Compromiso means commitment in English.

I'm portuguese and the word is "compromisso" and has both meanings. It can be used for commitment or compromise. Possibly in spanish is the same.

 

[violence]

Spanish has a binary grammar gender system, differentiating masculine and feminine. Does this mean I can’t choose what gender I want to use for each word?

 

[Days like these...]

Spanish has a binary grammar gender system, differentiating masculine and feminine. Does this mean I can’t choose what gender I want to use for each word?

Right certain words are masculine certain are feminine. I suppose you could say "La Sol" instead of "El Sol" just be prepared for weird looks.

 

[justonething]

OP clearly has a Spanish girlfriend or wife

 

[Evil Calvin]

They are stubborn. Shrug.

So if a Spanish man and woman go to a restaurant and she wants nachos as and appetizer but he wants fried pickles....but they also have a platter with both.....will he pull a gun out on her and say "I don't compromise!! Fried Pickles it is!!" and shoots her? No 'compromise' in Spanish?

 

[pachura]

Check this:

English - collaboration - good
French - collaboration - good
Polish - kolaboracja, kolaborant - bad, means someone working with the enemy during the time of war aka traitor

In Russian, there is no verb "to have". Instead, they say "У меня есть", which means "there is something in my possession / at my place".
This somehow illustrates how the concept of private property has never been that successful over there and all possessions were always temporary,
as tzar/Stalin/Putin could visit you at any time and take it away...