Italian

Noun

promessa f ‎(plural promesse)

1. promise
2. promising person

Related terms

• promettere
• promesso

Verb

promessa

1. feminine singular past participle of promettere

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese promessa, from Medieval Latin prōmissa ‎(“promise”), from Latin prōmissum ‎(“promise”), from promittō ‎(“I send forth; I promise”).

Pronunciation

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /pɾo.ˈmɛ.sa/, /pɾo.ˈmɛ.sɐ/
• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /pɾu.ˈmɛ.sɐ/
• Hyphenation: pro‧mes‧sa

Noun

promessa f (plural promessas)

1. promise; vow
2. something which is hoped for

   Os colonos foram às Américas com a promessa de uma vida nova.

   The colonisers went to the Americas with the hope for a new life.

3. likelihood

   O vento forte indicava a promessa de chuva.

   The strong wind indicated the likelihood of rain.

Synonyms

• (vow): compromisso, voto
• (something hoped for): esperança
• (likelihood): probabilidade

Antonyms

• (likelihood): improbabilidade

Derived terms

• promessa de compra
• promessa é dívida
• quebrar promessa

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