promesas
“promesas” means “promises” in Spanish (commitments or assurances).
promises
Also: vows, pledges
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No puedes vivir de promesas vacías.
A2You can't live on empty promises.
Ella siempre cumple sus promesas.
A1She always keeps her promises.
Hicieron muchas promesas antes de las elecciones.
B1They made many promises before the elections.
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Quick Quiz: promesas
Question 1 of 2
Which verb do you typically use in Spanish when you want to say someone 'keeps' their commitments?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin word *promissa*, which meant 'things sent forth' or 'pledges.' It is related to the verb *promittere*, meaning 'to send forward' or 'to assure.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'promesas' used only for serious, formal commitments?
No, *promesas* can be used for any assurance, from serious vows (like marriage promises) to casual statements about future actions ('I promise to call you tomorrow'). The context makes the meaning clear.