How to Say "betrothed" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “betrothed” is “prometida” — B1 level.
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Formal term for being engaged
Examples
La tierra prometida era el objetivo de su viaje.
The promised land was the goal of their journey.
Ella recibió la ayuda prometida del gobierno.
She received the promised aid from the government.
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).
Mixing Genders
Mistake: “La ayuda prometido.”
Correction: La ayuda prometida. (Since 'ayuda' is feminine, the adjective must also be feminine.)
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