eu prometo
The English phrase "I promise" is translated into Portuguese as eu prometo.
This phrase is used to provide an assurance, whether formal or informal, that you will definitely perform a specific action.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you want to follow your promise with a clause containing a subject and a verb, you typically use the conjunction que after the phrase, resulting in eu prometo que. If you want to say "I promise to [verb]", you place the infinitive form of the second verb directly after eu prometo, such as in eu prometo fazer isso.
Did you know?
- In traditional Portuguese folk culture, a promessa is often not just a verbal promise, but a physical vow made to a saint, sometimes involving a pilgrimage or a specific sacrifice.
- In Brazil, people often use the phrase palavra de honra as a stronger alternative to eu prometo to signal that their personal honor is at stake.
- The English word 'ego', which is a psychological term, is a direct linguistic relative of the Portuguese eu used in 'eu prometo'.
Examples in context
- Eu prometo que vou.I promise that I'll come.This example shows how to use eu prometo to state an intention to arrive.Tatoeba #11067354 by Advanced, translation #3825662 by CK
- Eu voltarei. Eu prometo.I'll come back. I promise.This example shows how to use eu prometo as a standalone confirmation of a return.Tatoeba #3805961 by muriloricci, translation #3555640 by Hybrid
- Não vai doer, eu prometo.It won't hurt, I promise.This example shows how to use eu prometo to provide reassurance regarding pain.Tatoeba #5080748 by Ricardo14, translation #2276553 by CK
- Prometo que vou cumprir o prazo estabelecido.I promise I'll meet the deadline.
- Dou a minha palavra que cumprirei com o acordo proposto.I give you my word that I'll fulfill the proposed agreement.
- Eu te prometo que estarei lá para apoiar você sempre.I promise you I'll always be there to support you.
- Juro por tudo que é mais sagrado que nunca mais vou te decepcionar.I swear on everything sacred that I'll never disappoint you again.
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Example conversation
Mariana asks Gabriel to help her clean the house.
- MarianaVocê pode me ajudar a limpar a casa?Can you help me clean the house?
- GabrielSim, eu ajudo você amanhã, eu prometo.Yes, I will help you tomorrow, I promise.
- MarianaVocê sempre diz isso, Gabriel.You always say that, Gabriel.
- GabrielDesta vez é verdade, eu prometo!This time it is true, I promise!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
