promessa

From Medieval Latin, Vulgar Latin promissa (“promise”), from Latin prōmissum (“promise”), from promittō (“I send forth; I promise”).

• IPA^(key): /proˈmes.sa/
• Hyphenation: pro‧mes‧sa

promessa f (plural promesse)

1. promise
2. promising person

promessa f sg

1. feminine singular past participle of promettere

promessa f (plural promessas)

1. promise

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

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

promessa f (plural promessas)

1. promise; vow

   Synonyms: compromisso, voto

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.

   Synonym: esperança

3. likelihood

   O vento forte indicava a promessa de chuva. ― The strong wind indicated the likelihood of rain.

   Synonym: probabilidade

   Antonym: improbabilidade

• (promise): promissão