Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| compromisso | /kõ.pɾoˈmi.su/ (Brazil) /kõ.pɾuˈmi.su/ (Portugal) |
masculine |
| entrevista | /ẽ.tɾeˈvis.tɐ/ (Brazil) /ĩ.tɾeˈvis.tɐ/ (Brazil) |
feminine |
| rendez-vous | /ʁɐ̃ˌdeˈvu/ (Brazil) | masculine |
compromisso is a versatile word for an appointment, covering both professional meetings and social obligations.
Which one should you use?
While compromisso is a general appointment or engagement, entrevista should be used specifically for a job interview or a journalistic interview. The word consulta is a formal term for 'appointment', particularly in medical or professional contexts. The word horário is an informal way to refer to an appointment, translating to 'schedule' or 'time'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of compromisso is compromissos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /kõ.pɾoˈmi.su/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use marcação (the act of booking) to mean the appointment itself. Use compromisso or consulta (for medical) instead.
Did you know?
- While compromisso means 'appointment', it is also the exact word Portuguese speakers use for a 'compromise' or 'concession' in a negotiation.
- In Brazil, if someone says they have a compromisso, it is often used as a polite, vague excuse to decline an invitation without explaining where they are going.
- The word compromisso shares its roots with the English word 'compromise', but in Portuguese it focuses on the 'promise' aspect of the original Latin rather than the act of reaching a middle ground.
Examples in context
- Eu tenho um compromisso.I've got an appointment.This sentence shows how to say you have an appointment using compromisso.Tatoeba #2849338 by MarlonX19, translation #2359629 by CK
- Meu compromisso é às 2:30.My appointment is at 2:30.This sentence shows how to state the time of an appointment using compromisso.Tatoeba #3832343 by Laudemilson, translation #3832042 by CK
- Tenho um compromisso às três.I have an appointment at three.This sentence shows how to express having an appointment at a specific time using compromisso.Tatoeba #3446417 by piterkeo, translation #3444808 by macaboy
- Eu tenho um compromisso com o meu médico amanhã.I have an appointment with my doctor tomorrow.
- Eu marquei uma consulta com o dentista para a próxima semana.I scheduled an appointment with the dentist for next week.
- Você tem algum horário disponível para a tarde?Do you have any appointment slot available for the afternoon?
- Eu tenho um compromisso importante com o diretor da empresa.I have an important appointment with the company's director.
- Preciso marcar uma consulta com o dermatologista o mais rápido possível.I need to schedule an appointment with the dermatologist as soon as possible.
- Vamos combinar um encontro para discutir o projeto?Let's arrange a meeting to discuss the project?
- Você poderia me encaixar em um horário livre na sua agenda?Could you fit me into a free appointment slot in your schedule?
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Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are talking on the phone about their plans.
- MarianaRodrigo, você quer jantar comigo hoje?Rodrigo, do you want to have dinner with me today?
- RodrigoEu adoraria, mas tenho um compromisso importante.I would love to, but I have an important appointment.
- MarianaEntendo, que pena que você não pode.I understand, what a pity you can't.
- RodrigoPodemos marcar para outro dia, Mariana?Can we schedule it for another day, Mariana?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “appointment” translations and entries compromisso, entrevista, rendez-vous, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries compromisso, entrevista, rendez-vous, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
