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prometes

proh-MEH-tehs/pɾoˈmetes/

“prometes” means “you promise” in Spanish (informal, singular ('tú' form)).

you promise

Also: you swear
Spain
A close-up illustration of two stylized figures linking their pinky fingers together in the gesture of a pinky promise, symbolizing a commitment.
infinitiveprometer
gerundprometiendo
past Participleprometido

📝 In Action

¿De verdad me prometes que vas a venir mañana?

A1

Do you really promise me that you are going to come tomorrow?

Siempre prometes ayudar, pero nunca lo haces.

A2

You always promise to help, but you never do it.

Si prometes guardar el secreto, te lo cuento.

B1

If you promise to keep the secret, I'll tell you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • juras (you swear)
  • te comprometes (you commit yourself)

Antonyms

  • incumples (you break (a promise))

Common Collocations

  • prometes demasiado – you promise too much
  • prometes lealtad – you promise loyalty

🔄 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 "prometes" in Spanish:

you promise→you swear→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: prometes

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'prometes'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
metesfijetes
📚 Etymology▼

The verb 'prometer' comes directly from the Latin word *promittere*, which is a combination of *pro-* (forward) and *mittere* (to send/let go). So, to promise literally meant to 'send forward' your word or commitment.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: promettiFrench: promets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'prometes' and 'promete'?

'Prometes' (ending in -es) means 'you promise' (informal, tú). 'Promete' (ending in -e) means either 'he/she/it promises' or 'you promise' (formal, usted). The ending tells you who is doing the action.

Is 'prometer' a stem-changing verb?

No, 'prometer' is a regular verb. It follows the standard pattern for -er verbs and does not change its stem (promet-) in the present tense, making it easier to learn.