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    Prometiendo (en. Promising)

    /promeˈtjen̪do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Act of making a promise or commitment.
    He is promising that he will come to the party.
    Está prometiendo que vendrá a la fiesta.
    Indicating that something will happen in the future.
    The meteorologist is promising rain for tomorrow.
    El meteorólogo está prometiendo lluvias para mañana.
    Committing to give something or perform an action.
    Politicians are promising solutions to social problems.
    Los políticos están prometiendo soluciones a los problemas sociales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'prometere', which means 'to promise' or 'to guarantee'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promising to the four winds
    Making a promise very publicly.
    prometiendo a los cuatro vientos
    promise until you make it
    Promising things that are difficult to fulfill.
    prometer hasta meter
    promising gold and Moor
    Making grand promises that are likely not to be kept.
    prometiendo el oro y el moro

    Related Words

    promise
    Commitment to do something.
    promesa
    fiancé
    Person who has received a promise.
    prometido
    promising
    That has the potential to develop positively.
    prometedor

    Slang Meanings

    To promise without the intention of fulfilling it.
    He promised me he would help, but it turned out he was just promising air.
    Me prometió que me ayudaría, pero resultó que solo estaba prometiendo aire.
    To make empty promises.
    That politician is always promising, but he never acts.
    Ese político siempre está prometiendo, pero nunca actúa.