prometiste
proh-meh-TEES-teh
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Past Tense
This form, 'prometiste,' is used when you are speaking directly to a friend or someone you know well ('tú') about an action they completed in the past. It’s the simple, finished past.
Regular -ER Verb Pattern
Since 'prometer' is a regular -er verb, its past tense endings follow a predictable pattern. Learning 'prometiste' helps you conjugate hundreds of other similar verbs like 'comer' (comiste) and 'beber' (bebiste).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "Using 'prometías' instead of 'prometiste' for a single event."
Correction: Use 'prometiste' (Preterite) when the promise was a single, finished event. 'Prometías' (Imperfect) is only used if you were talking about promising repeatedly or habitually in the past.
⭐ Usage Tips
Keep the 'S' Sound
Unlike the 'yo' form (prometí), the 'tú' preterite form always ends in '-ste'. Remember the 's' sound! (e.g., comiste, viviste, prometiste).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: prometiste
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'prometiste'?
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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).