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“promise” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoprometer

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈmesa/

Example

Siempre cumple su promesa.

He always keeps his promise.

Illustration for promesa (promise)

How to say “promise” in Spanish

“Promise” in Spanish is promesa.

Verbal vow where the speaker accepts responsibility to do something in the future.

Full entry for promesa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with promesa

Después de la reunión, hizo una promesa de mejorar el servicio.

After the meeting, he made a promise to improve the service.

Tips for using promesa

  • When certainty is lacking, native speakers prefer softer phrases like intentaré or haré lo posible instead of prometer to avoid damaging trust.

Other Spanish words for “promise”

Te prometo que vendré mañana.

I promise you that I will come tomorrow.

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