promessa
promise
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/proˈmessa/
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Cultural Note
In Italian culture, una promessa is sacred, especially 'la promessa di matrimonio' (the engagement promise). Breaking a promise is seen as a serious character flaw. The expression 'promesse da marinaio' (sailor's promises) refers to promises that will never be kept.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi ha fatto una promessa importante.
He made me an important promise.
Mantenere una promessa è fondamentale.
Keeping a promise is fundamental.
Non rompere la tua promessa.
Don't break your promise.