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    Prometerle (en. Promise him)

    /pɾo.meˈteɾ.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To offer to keep a promise or commitment towards someone.
    He promised his friend that he would attend the party.
    Él le prometió a su amigo que asistiría a la fiesta.
    To assure someone that something will be done.
    He always promises her that he will be there for her.
    Siempre le promete que estará allí para ella.
    To give one’s word about a future action.
    The company promised him a raise.
    La empresa le prometió un aumento de sueldo.
    To express the intention to fulfill an obligation.
    The mother promised him that she would buy him a dog.
    La madre le prometió que le compraría un perro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promittere', which means 'to send forward' or 'to commit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to promise and not fulfill
    To make a promise that is not fulfilled.
    prometer y no cumplir
    to promise with one’s hand on the heart
    To make a sincere promise.
    prometer con la mano en el corazón
    to promise the moon
    To make exaggerated or unrealistic promises.
    prometer la luna

    Related Words

    promise
    A commitment made to someone.
    promesa
    commitment
    An obligation acquired through a promise.
    compromiso
    to assure
    To guarantee that something will be done.
    asegurar

    Slang Meanings

    To promise something informally and unseriously.
    When he says he will take you to the beach, he’s just promising empty words.
    Cuando dice que te va a llevar a la playa, solo está prometiendo de dientes para afuera.
    To make empty promises.
    That’s just a politician’s promise, don’t believe what they promise you.
    Esa es solo una promesa de político, no te creas lo que te prometen.