prometiste
“prometiste” means “you promised” in Spanish (The simple past action addressed to 'tú' (informal singular)).
you promised
Also: you gave your word
📝 In Action
Prometiste llamarme tan pronto como llegaras.
A2You promised to call me as soon as you arrived.
¿Por qué no cumpliste lo que prometiste?
B1Why didn't you keep what you promised?
Ella me dijo que tú prometiste guardar el secreto.
B2She told me that you promised to keep the secret.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "prometiste" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: prometiste
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Which sentence correctly uses 'prometiste'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *promittere*, which is a combination of *pro-* (meaning 'forward' or 'before') and *mittere* (meaning 'to send'). Literally, it meant 'to send forth' or 'to put forth,' which evolved into the idea of giving your word.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prometiste' formal or informal?
'Prometiste' is informal because it uses the 'tú' form. If you were speaking to a boss or someone you don't know well, you would use the formal equivalent: 'usted prometió'.
How do I make 'prometiste' negative?
It's simple: just put 'no' before the verb. Example: 'No prometiste nada' (You didn't promise anything).