Prometido (en. Fiance)

/pɾo.meˈti.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who is engaged to be married.
My brother is my best friend's fiancé.
Mi hermano es el prometido de mi mejor amiga.
Thing that has been promised.
The promised delight was a great surprise for everyone.
El prometido deleite fue una gran sorpresa para todos.
Formal promise or commitment.
The promise of his word is very important.
El prometido de su palabra es muy importante.

Etymology

From the verb 'prometer', which comes from the Latin 'promittere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my fiancé
The person one is engaged to.
mi prometido
eternal fiancé
Someone with whom one plans to be permanently engaged.
prometido eterno
to be the promised one
To be in the position of being engaged for marriage.
ser el prometido

Related Words

promise
Commitment or guarantee to do something.
promesa
commitment
Solemn agreement between two people to unite in marriage.
compromiso
future spouse
Person with whom one plans to marry.
futuro cónyuge

Slang Meanings

Duck
The wedding duck is her fiancé.
El pato de la boda es su prometido.
Ring boy
She always calls him ring boy because he is her fiancé.
Ella siempre lo llama chico de anillo porque es su prometido.