No. 1,387 in Portuguese
promessa
"Promessa" means "promise" in English.
In a sentence
Ela fez uma promessa de cumprir seus objetivos.
She made a promise to fulfill her goals.
The word 'promessa' in this sentence is used to describe a commitment or vow someone makes to achieve something.
A promessa de um dia melhor nos dá esperança.
The promise of a better day gives us hope.
Here, 'promessa' refers to the expectation or assurance of something good happening in the future.
Ele ainda lembra da promessa que lhe fizeram.
He still remembers the promise that was made to him.
In this sentence, 'promessa' is used to indicate something someone committed to doing or gave their word about.
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