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prométeme

proh-MEH-teh-meh/pɾoˈme.te.me/

“prométeme” means “promise me” in Spanish (informal command).

promise me

Also: vow to me
VerbA2regular er
A simple colorful storybook illustration showing two characters facing each other. One character is extending their hand with a raised pinky finger toward the other, clearly initiating the request for a pinky swear promise.
infinitiveprometer
gerundprometiendo
past Participleprometido

📝 In Action

Por favor, prométeme que nunca me dejarás solo.

A2

Please, promise me that you will never leave me alone.

Prométeme que estudiarás para el examen de mañana.

B1

Promise me that you will study for tomorrow's exam.

Si vas, prométeme que me llamarás tan pronto llegues.

B1

If you go, promise me you'll call me as soon as you arrive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • júrame (swear to me)
  • asegúrame (assure me)

Common Collocations

  • prométeme la luna – promise me the moon (exaggerated promise)

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedpromete
yoprometo
túprometes
ellos/ellas/ustedesprometen
nosotrosprometemos
vosotrosprometéis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedprometía
yoprometía
túprometías
ellos/ellas/ustedesprometían
nosotrosprometíamos
vosotrosprometíais

preterite

él/ella/ustedprometió
yoprometí
túprometiste
ellos/ellas/ustedesprometieron
nosotrosprometimos
vosotrosprometisteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/ustedprometa
yoprometa
túprometas
ellos/ellas/ustedesprometan
nosotrosprometamos
vosotrosprometáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedprometiera
yoprometiera
túprometieras
ellos/ellas/ustedesprometieran
nosotrosprometiéramos
vosotrosprometierais
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Words that translate to "prométeme" in Spanish:

promise me→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prométeme

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the formal way to say 'Promise me'?

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🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *promittere*, meaning 'to send forth' or 'to pledge.' In Spanish, it evolved into *prometer* (to promise). 'Prométeme' is the direct command form of this verb with the object pronoun 'me' attached.

First recorded: The root verb *prometer* appeared in the 13th century.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: promettimiFrench: promets-moi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'prométeme' for more than one person?

No. 'Prométeme' is the command for one person you address informally (tú). If you are speaking to a group, you must use 'prométanme' (for 'ustedes') or 'prometedme' (for 'vosotros').

What is the difference between 'prométeme' and 'júrame'?

'Prométeme' means 'promise me,' asking for a commitment. 'Júrame' means 'swear to me' and is often used for promises that are much more serious or sacred.