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"Se" is a form of "se", a pronoun which is often translated as "themselves". "Lo prometo" is a phrase which is often translated as "I promise". Learn more about the difference between "se" and "lo prometo" below.
se(
seh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (reflexive)
2. (reciprocal)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Se dice que ganó su fortuna jugando al póquer.People say he won his fortune playing poker.
Se habla español.Spanish is spoken here.
lo prometo(
loh
proh
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meh
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. I promise
Juro que jamás volveré a mentirte. Lo prometo.I swear I won't ever lie to you again. I promise.
