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    Promete (en. Promises)

    /pɾoˈmete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To establish a commitment for future fulfillment.
    He promises that he will complete the project on time.
    Él promete que completará el proyecto a tiempo.
    To express the intention to fulfill something.
    The teacher promises that there will be easier exams.
    La profesora promete que habrá exámenes más fáciles.
    To assure that something will happen.
    The government promises improvements in education.
    El gobierno promete mejoras en la educación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promittĕre', meaning 'to send forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promises a lot
    It refers to someone who has great expectations or potential.
    promete mucho
    to promise and not fulfill
    It means making a promise without the intention of keeping it.
    prometer y no cumplir
    to promise the moon and the stars
    Making extravagant and unrealistic promises.
    prometer el oro y el moro

    Related Words

    promise
    Commitment to do something.
    promesa
    promising
    Having qualities that suggest a great future.
    prometedor
    promising
    That can be promised.
    prometible

    Slang Meanings

    Promises too much but does not fulfill.
    That guy always promises things and never does anything.
    Ese tipo siempre promete cosas y nunca hace nada.
    A promise that seems dubious.
    That offer sounds like it just promises smoke.
    Esa oferta suena a que solo promete humo.