prométemelo
/pɾometemelo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "promise me" is translated as prométemelo.
This phrase is used when making a request for someone to give their word that they will do something.
Which one should you use?
The form prométemelo specifically means "promise me it". If you want to say "promise me" without specifying an object, you should use prométeme. If the thing being promised is a feminine noun, such as la verdad (the truth), the ending changes from lo to la, resulting in prométemela.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form prométemelo uses the informal "tú" imperative. If you are speaking to someone formally, you would use prométamelo.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾometemelo/
Did you know?
- The verb prometer is the root for the English word 'promissory', as both derive from the Latin 'promittere' meaning to send forward.
- The term for a fiancé or fiancée, prometido or prometida, literally means 'promised one', treating a marriage engagement as a formal promise.
- If you want to ask someone to 'promise me' in a much more intense or solemn way, you might use the phrase júramelo, which uses the verb 'jurar' (to swear) instead of 'prometer' (to promise).
Examples in context
- Ahora prométemelo.Promise me now.This sentence is useful for using the form prométemelo to tell someone to promise you something now.Tatoeba #10082256 by Shishir, translation #10501800 by DJ_Saidez
- Doctor, prométame que seguiré mejorando.Doctor, promise me that I will continue to improve.
- Señorita, le ruego que me prometa que mantendrá esto en secreto.Miss, I beg you to promise me that you will keep this a secret.
- Hermano, prométeme que vendrás a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.Brother, promise me you will come to my birthday party.
- Señora, le ruego que me prometa que cuidará de mi abuela.Ma'am, I implore you to promise me that you will take care of my grandmother.
- Hermanita, prométeme que no te meterás en problemas.Little sister, promise me you won't get into trouble.
- Si vas a venir, prométemelo.If you are going to come, promise me.
- No me mientas, prométemelo.Don't lie to me, promise me.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about a secret.
- Mateo¿Vas a guardar el secreto?Are you going to keep the secret?
- LucíaSí, no le diré a nadie.Yes, I won't tell anyone.
- MateoEntonces, prométemelo.Then, promise me.
- LucíaTe lo prometo, Mateo.I promise you, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
