prometida
/proh-meh-TEE-dah/
fiancée
A woman who is a prometida (fiancée) often wears an engagement ring as a symbol of her commitment.
📝 In Action
Mi prometida y yo estamos planeando la boda para el verano.
A2My fiancée and I are planning the wedding for the summer.
Ella le presentó a su prometida a toda la familia.
B1She introduced her fiancée to the whole family.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Match
This word is the feminine version of 'prometido' (fiancé). It is always used for a woman.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use of Article
Like most nouns referring to people, you usually need an article (la, mi, su) before 'prometida': 'Mi prometida es dentista'.
The adjective prometida means 'promised' or 'guaranteed,' often referring to a feminine noun that has been pledged.
prometida(adjective)
promised
?Pledged or guaranteed (feminine singular)
betrothed
?Formal term for being engaged
📝 In Action
La tierra prometida era el objetivo de su viaje.
B1The promised land was the goal of their journey.
Ella recibió la ayuda prometida del gobierno.
B2She received the promised aid from the government.
💡 Grammar Points
From the Verb
This adjective is the feminine singular form of the past participle of the verb 'prometer' (to promise). It describes a feminine thing that received the promise.
Adjective Agreement
Like all Spanish adjectives, 'prometida' must match the thing it describes in both gender (feminine) and number (singular or plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Genders
Mistake: "La ayuda prometido."
Correction: La ayuda prometida. (Since 'ayuda' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: prometida
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'prometida' as a noun (referring to a person)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'novia' and 'prometida'?
While 'novia' can mean both 'girlfriend' and 'bride' (on the wedding day), 'prometida' specifically means 'fiancée'—a woman who is currently engaged to be married. It implies a formal commitment.
Can 'prometida' also be used for a man?
No. 'Prometida' is exclusively feminine. For a man who is engaged, you must use the masculine form, 'prometido'.