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    Prometía (en. Promised)

    /pro.meˈti.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To commit to doing something or giving something.
    He promised to help me with my homework.
    Él prometía ayudarme con mis tareas.
    To offer something with the intention of fulfilling it.
    She promised she would come to the party.
    Ella prometía que vendría a la fiesta.
    To express the intention to achieve something in the future.
    The project promised great benefits.
    El proyecto prometía grandes beneficios.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    promised a lot
    Indicates that something had high expectations that were expected to be met.
    prometía mucho
    did not fulfill what he/she promised
    Refers to someone not carrying out what they had promised.
    no cumplió lo que prometía
    promised and did not fulfill
    It is used to describe someone who makes promises without the intention of keeping them.
    prometía y no cumplía

    Related Words

    promise
    To commit to doing or giving something.
    prometer
    promise
    Declaration that something will be done or a commitment will be fulfilled.
    promesa
    commitment
    Obligation acquired by promising something.
    compromiso

    Slang Meanings

    To promise informally or lightly.
    He promised, as if to say 'let's see'.
    Lo prometía como quien dice 'vamos a ver'.
    To use promises as a sales strategy.
    The salesman promised a lot to close the deal.
    El vendedor prometía mucho para cerrar el trato.