Meaning
commitment, engagement
- effort, dedication
- promise, pledge
In a sentence
Ti ho dato la mia parola, è un impegno.
I gave you my word, it's a promise.
Hai già un impegno per stasera?
Do you already have plans for tonight?
Studia con impegno e vedrai i risultati.
Study diligently and you'll see results.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impegno | masculine · singular |
| impegni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For appointments, prefer appuntamento; impegno means a prior commitment that makes you unavailable.
- Common with avere: Ho un impegno domani. Not usually used for romantic engagement; that's fidanzamento.
- In work or study contexts, impegno often means effort or dedication, stronger and more personal than semplice lavoro.