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Conjugation Chart of “Prometer” (to promise) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Prometer”

The presente de subjuntivo of prometer is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about promising something, for example: Espero que prometas llegar a tiempo. (I hope you promise to arrive on time.)

Prometer is a regular -er verb, so its presente de subjuntivo conjugations follow the regular pattern by dropping the -o from the yo form of the present indicative and adding the corresponding subjunctive endings.

How to Use Prometer in the Subjunctive Mood

Prometer generally means “to promise”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To promise: For example, Prometa que me ayudará con la tarea (Promise me that you will help me with the homework).

To assure: For example, Te prometo que todo saldrá bien (I assure you that everything will be alright).

To show potential: For example, Este chico promete ser un gran deportista (This boy shows potential to become a great athlete).

To vow (colloquial): For example, Te prometo que no volveré a llegar tarde (I vow that I won’t be late again).

Real Life Examples of Prometer in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que prometas no decir nada a nadie. (I hope you promise not to tell anyone.)

Es importante que prometas llegar a tiempo a la reunión. (It’s important that you promise to arrive on time for the meeting.)

Aunque no lo creas, me gustaría que prometieras intentarlo. (Even if you don’t believe it, I’d like you to promise to try it.)

Ojalá prometan no volver a pelearse. (I hope they promise not to fight again.)

Tal vez sería mejor que prometamos no meternos en más problemas. (Maybe it would be better if we promise not to get into any more trouble.)

Es necesario que todos prometamos hacer nuestra parte. (It’s necessary that we all promise to do our part.)

Quiero que prometáis portaros bien mientras no estoy. (I want you all to promise to behave while I’m gone.)

¿Podrían prometer no llegar tarde la próxima vez? (Could you all promise not to be late next time?)

Mamá insistió en que prometiéramos limpiar nuestros cuartos. (Mom insisted that we promise to clean our rooms.)

Aunque parezca una tontería, prometan no olvidarlo. (Even if it seems silly, promise not to forget it.)

Es importante que todos prometamos hacer un esfuerzo. (It’s important that we all promise to make an effort.)

Ojalá prometan no volver a discutir sobre eso. (I hope they promise not to argue about that again.)

Quiero que prometáis que me avisaréis si pasa algo. (I want you all to promise to let me know if something happens.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Prometer (to promise) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.