promesa
/pɾoˈmesa/feminine
The English phrase promise translates to Spanish as promesa. Wiktionary also lists promisión.
Meaning: vow (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| promesa | /pɾoˈmesa/ | feminine |
| promisión | /pɾomiˈsjon/ | feminine |
A promise as a noun is expressed as promesa. If you wish to express the action of committing to something, use the verb prometer.
Which one should you use?
promesa is the common word for a promise, whereas promisión is a specialized legal term used in the context of a formal unilateral promise or offer.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
promesa is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by feminine articles like la or una.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoˈmesa/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often try to use the noun promesa as a verb, but you must use the verb prometer to express the action of promising.
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, a promesa can refer to a sacred vow made to a saint or the Virgin Mary in exchange for a miracle or healing.
- Spanish speakers sometimes use the phrase prometer el cielo y la tierra to describe someone who makes impossible promises, similar to 'promising the moon'.
- The English word 'mission' is actually a distant linguistic cousin to promesa, as both stem from the same Latin root meaning 'to send'.
Examples in context
- No hice esa promesa.I made no such promise.This sentence is useful for expressing that a certain promesa was not made.Tatoeba #4409530 by pchamorro, translation #2380414 by CK
- Me fío de tu promesa.I rest on your promise.This sentence is useful for expressing trust in a promesa.Tatoeba #1430067 by marcelostockle, translation #16876 by Dejo
- Él mantuvo su promesa.He kept his promise.This sentence is useful for expressing that a promesa was kept.Tatoeba #1683647 by marcelostockle, translation #1682873 by Spamster
- Prometo cumplir con todas las cláusulas del contrato.I promise to comply with all the terms of the contract.
- Le aseguro que realizaré el trabajo de manera oportuna y eficiente.I assure you that I will complete the task in a timely and efficient manner.
- Me comprometo a apoyarte en todo momento.I promise to support you at all times.
- 87 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are discussing a serious commitment.
- Javier¿Es una promesa seria?Is it a serious vow?
- MaríaSí, es mi promesa.Yes, it is my vow.
- JavierConfío en tu palabra.I trust your word.
- MaríaYo también confío en ti.I trust you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “promise” translations and entries promesa, promisión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
