promessa

Noun

promessa f (plural promesse)

1. promise
2. promising person

Verb

promessa

1. feminine singular past participle of promettere

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.