Pledge in spanish
Promesa
pronunciation: pɹ̩oʊmesɑ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: pɹ̩oʊmesɑ part of speech: noun
In gestures
pledge1 = promesa.
Example: This article draws attention to UNESCO's pledge to concentrate resources on eliminating illiteracy in the world during the 1990s.more:
» flag pledge = jura de (la) bandera, juramento de (la) bandera.
Example: Usually, blood oaths are a way to 'pledge allegiance' (not the flag pledge, I mean) to a god or group.» honour + Posesivo + pledge = cumplir (con) + Posesivo + promesa, respetar una promesa, hacer honor a una promesa.
Example: The mother of a teenager who was murdered by a man he met on the Internet has called on the Prime Minister to honour her pledge to fix a legal loophole to stop sexual predators.» make + good on + Posesivo + pledge = cumplir (con) + Posesivo + promesa.
Example: She has indeed made good on her pledge to become a donor and has now given blood 39 times.» pledge of allegiance = jura de (la) bandera, juramento de (la) bandera.
Example: The Pledge of Allegiance is a national symbol, and as such all Americans should be able to freely participate in reciting it.pledge2 = donativo.
Example: Fundraising campaigns include a Phonathon in which volunteers call past contributors to make an annual pledge to the library; and a Telefest, two hours of prime time television on Sunday evening designed to attract donations.pledge3 = prometer, comprometerse.
Example: Although Canada has pledged to phase out the use of halon gas by the year 2000, alternative gases are being developed.more:
» pledge + allegiance = prometer lealtad, jurar lealtad.
Example: Usually, blood oaths are a way to 'pledge allegiance' (not the flag pledge, I mean) to a god or group.pledge4 = empeñar, dejar en prenda, entregar en prenda, dejar en garantía, entregar en garantía.
Example: Hard times in the US are benefiting pawnbrokers as beleaguered consumers pledge jewels, electronics and other goods in return for loans.