comité
/komiˈte/masculine
The English word 'committee' is translated into Spanish as comité.
Comité is a common and universally understood term for a group of people convened to accomplish a specific purpose.
Meaning: group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Comité is a masculine noun. When referring to a single committee, you use the masculine indefinite article to say un comité. The plural form of the word is los comités.
How do you pronounce it?
/komiˈte/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word comité is a linguistic traveler that originally moved from English into French before being adopted into Spanish.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, comité is the standard term for the organizers of local festivals or street parties, rather than just formal corporate or political bodies.
- In some Spanish administrative contexts, the distinction between a comité and a comisión can determine whether a group's decision is legally binding or merely advisory.
Examples in context
- Él es un miembro del comité.He is a member of the committee.This sentence is useful for identifying a member of the comité.Tatoeba #1426360 by marcelostockle, translation #293566 by CK
- Tom sugirió otro plan al comité.Tom suggested another plan to the committee.This sentence is useful for describing a suggestion made to the comité.Tatoeba #922573 by Shishir, translation #37016 by CK
- El comité aprobó el presupuesto.The committee approved the budget.This sentence is useful for stating that the comité approved something.Tatoeba #1553176 by marcelostockle, translation #28239 by CK
- El comité de desarrollo sostenibleThe committee for sustainable development
- La junta directivaThe board of directors
- El grupo de trabajo de marketingThe marketing committee
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing work organization in an office.
- Mateo¿Quién lidera el comité de eventos?Who leads the events committee?
- ElenaElena lidera el comité este año.Elena leads the committee this year.
- MateoEs una excelente elección para el puesto.She is an excellent choice for the position.
- ElenaSí, ella es muy organizada.Yes, she is very organized.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “committee” translations and entries comité, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries comité, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
