Spanish Conversation · Level 101
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Spanish word
prometido
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾomeˈtiðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounfiance
Example
Mi prometido vive en Madrid.
My fiance lives in Madrid.
More examples
¿Ya conociste al prometido?
Have you met the fiancé yet?
Core concept
Two people with one wearing an engagement ring.
Common phrases
mi prometido
my fiancé
conocer al prometido
meet the fiancé
Similar words
novio: Male romantic partner in an ongoing dating relationship.
comprometido: Male partner who has formally agreed to marry.
prometida: Female partner engaged to be married.
pareja: Romantic or life partner of any gender.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para referirse a la persona con la que se ha acordado casarse; concuerda en género (prometido/prometida).
Word origin
Derived from the past participle of prometer, ultimately from Latin promittere 'to promise', and originally used as 'the promised one' for a person betrothed.
Usage tips
- The same form also serves as the past participle 'promised', so context and use of articles or possessives tell whether it names an engaged partner or describes something promised.