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un compromiso previo

a prior commitment

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phrase Rare #47,744
a prior commitment Often used to politely explain that you are unavailable because you already have plans or an obligation.
SP: No puedo ir; tengo un compromiso previo.
EN: I can't go; I have a prior commitment.

Tom no pudo asistir a la reunión por un compromiso previo.

Tom couldn't attend the meeting because of a prior commitment.

Teníamos un compromiso previo.

We had a prior commitment.

Tengo un compromiso previo.

I have a prior commitment.

Me temo que tengo un compromiso previo en esa fecha.

I'm afraid I already have a prior commitment on that date.

— La historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Tenía un compromiso previo a las diez.

I had a prior commitment at ten.