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“Prometer” (to promise) in the Preterite (Past) Tense

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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Prometer”

The preterite of prometer is used to express a specific instance of promising in the past, for example Me prometió llamar cuando llegara (He promised to call when he arrived). This tense emphasizes the completed action at a particular moment.

This is a regular -er verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular -er verb forms in the preterite.

How to Use Prometer in the Preterite (Past) Tense

The preterite of prometer expresses a completed action of promising in the past.

To promise: Describes making a specific promise, for example Prometí llamar temprano (I promised to call early) or Me prometió volver pronto (He/she promised to return soon).

To show promise: Used for showing potential, for example El proyecto prometió buenos resultados (The project showed promise of good results).

Real Life Examples of Prometer in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Prometí llegar temprano a la reunión. (I promised to arrive early to the meeting.)

Prometiste ayudarme con el proyecto. (You promised to help me with the project.)

El político prometió cambios importantes. (The politician promised important changes.)

Prometimos mantener el secreto. (We promised to keep the secret.)

Los padres prometieron una sorpresa. (The parents promised a surprise.)

Prometí no rendirme nunca. (I promised to never give up.)

Prometiste volver pronto. (You promised to return soon.)

La empresa prometió mejores condiciones. (The company promised better conditions.)

Prometimos cuidar el medio ambiente. (We promised to take care of the environment.)

Los novios prometieron amarse siempre. (The couple promised to love each other forever.)

Prometí estudiar más este año. (I promised to study more this year.)

Prometiste ser más responsable. (You promised to be more responsible.)

El equipo prometió dar lo mejor. (The team promised to give their best.)

Prometimos vernos otra vez. (We promised to see each other again.)

Los estudiantes prometieron mejorar sus notas. (The students promised to improve their grades.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prometer (to promise) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.