Prometer (en. Promise)

/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.