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    Prometer (en. Pledge)

    /pɾo.meˈteɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To commit to fulfilling a duty, an obligation, or an expectation.
    She promised to help me with my homework.
    Prometió ayudarme con mi tarea.
    To assure that something will happen or will be carried out.
    The boss promised a salary increase.
    El jefe prometió un aumento de salario.
    To express a firm intention to do something.
    She promised that she would attend the meeting.
    Ella prometió que asistiría a la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promittere', which means 'to send forth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to promise and not deliver
    To make a promise that will not be fulfilled.
    prometer y no cumplir
    to promise the moon
    To make very grand or unrealistic promises.
    prometer la luna

    Related Words

    promise
    Expression of a commitment or guarantee that something will happen.
    promesa
    commitment
    Agreement in which an obligation is established.
    compromiso
    guarantee
    Commitment to ensure that something is fulfilled.
    garantía

    Slang Meanings

    To promise something that is not going to be fulfilled.
    That guy always promises but never delivers.
    Ese chico siempre promete pero nunca cumple.
    To make promises to get by.
    He promises a lot at parties, but does nothing afterward.
    Él promete mucho en fiestas, pero no hace nada después.