promising

• Que muestra señales de éxito o buenos resultados en el futuro; que da esperanza o indica una evolución favorable.

Showing signs of future success or good results.

1. Showing potential for successB1formal

   Having qualities that suggest future success or good results.

   Prometedor

   • She is a promising young scientist.
   • The project has a promising future.
   • He gave a promising performance in his first game.

   Sinónimosauspiciousbrightencouragingfavorablehopefullikelyoptimisticpropitious

   Antónimosdiscouragingdismalforbiddingunpromising

2. Encouraging or hopefulB1formal

   Giving reason to believe that something good will happen.

   prometedor

   • The weather forecast looks promising for the weekend.
   • Early test results are promising for the new drug.
   • The negotiations started on a promising note.

   Sinónimosauspiciousbrightencouragingfavorablehopefullikelypropitiousreassuringrosy

   Antónimosdiscouragingdishearteninginauspiciousunpromising

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar garantía o compromiso de hacer algo, ya sea a uno mismo o a otra persona.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving assurance or committing to do something.

1. Make a commitmentA2formal

   To tell someone that you will definitely do something or that something will happen.

   Hacer una promesa

   • She promised to help me with my homework.
   • He promised that he would arrive on time.
   • I promise to call you as soon as I get home.

   Sinónimosassurecommitguaranteepledgeswearundertakevow

2. Give assuranceA2formal

   To assure someone that something is true or will happen.

   prometer

   • The company promises a full refund if you are not satisfied.
   • He promised her that everything would be fine.
   • They promised to deliver the package by Friday.

   Sinónimosassureguaranteepledgeswearvow

3. Show potentialB2formal

   To give reason to expect something good or positive in the future.

   prometer (mostrar potencial)

   • The young athlete promises to become a champion.
   • This new technology promises to revolutionize the industry.
   • The early results promise a successful outcome.

   Sinónimosaugurindicatesuggest