Prométame (en. Promise me)

/pɾoˈmetame/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Form of the verb promise in the first person singular of the imperative mood.

Please promise me that you will come to the meeting.

Por favor, prométame que vendrás a la reunión.

Used to request a promise of loyalty or support.

Promise me that you will always be by my side.

Prométame que siempre estarás a mi lado.

It is used in contexts where security that something will happen is sought.

Promise me that you won't leave me hanging.

Prométame que no me dejarás en la estacada.

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

promise me something

To ask for a promise about a future event or action.

prométame algo

promise me that you won't let me down

To request a guarantee of support or compliance.

prométame que no me fallarás

just promise me

To ask for a promise without further demands.

solo prométame

promise

To make a promise to fulfill something.

prometer

promise

A commitment made regarding a future action.

promesa

commitment

Obligation acquired through an agreement.

compromiso

Promised in a joking tone, as a light commitment.

When I told him to promise me he would help, he just laughed and said 'promise me'.

Cuando le dije que me prometería ayudar, solo se rió y dijo 'prométame'.

Informality in making promises, making it clear that it may not be serious.

In a casual conversation, one might say 'promise me you won't do anything crazy'.

En una conversación casual, se puede decir 'prométame que no harás nada loco'.