prometer
/pro-meh-TEHR/
to promise
A handshake symbolizes the act of giving your word and making a promise.
prometer(verb)
to promise
?to give your word that you will do something
to pledge
?a more formal or serious commitment
📝 In Action
Te prometo que llegaré a tiempo.
A2I promise you that I will arrive on time.
Él me prometió un regalo especial.
A2He promised me a special gift.
Prometimos no decir nada.
B1We promised not to say anything.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Que' with Promises
When you promise that something will happen, you usually use the word 'que' followed by the action. For example: 'Prometo que iré' (I promise that I will go).
Pointing to the Receiver
To show who you are making the promise to, put a small word like 'me' (to me) or 'te' (to you) right before the verb: 'Te prometo' means 'I promise you'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Forget the 'Que'
Mistake: "Prometo yo voy."
Correction: Prometo que voy. Just like in English we say 'I promise that...', Spanish almost always requires 'que' when a second action follows.
⭐ Usage Tips
I promise to...
If you are promising to do something yourself, you can just use the base form (infinitive) of the second verb: 'Prometo estudiar' (I promise to study).
A new sprout shows promise of becoming a strong tree in the future.
prometer(verb)
to show promise
?to indicate future success or quality
to look promising
?when a situation seems like it will turn out well
📝 In Action
Este joven artista promete mucho.
B2This young artist shows a lot of promise.
La tarde promete ser muy divertida.
B2The afternoon looks like it will be very fun.
💡 Grammar Points
Promising Potential
When used this way, the verb doesn't need a person to receive the promise. It's describing the 'vibe' or potential of a person or situation.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: prometer
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I promise you' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prometer' always regular?
Yes! 'Prometer' follows the standard rules for all verbs ending in -er, making it very easy to conjugate once you know the pattern.
What is the difference between 'prometer' and 'comprometerse'?
While 'prometer' is to give your word, 'comprometerse' is more about making a formal commitment or getting engaged to be married.