betroth

[US]/bɪ'trəʊð/
[UK]/bɪˈtroð/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. comprometerse o prometer casarse
Word Forms
Participio pasadobetrothed
Pasadobetrothed
Gerundiobetrothing
Tercera persona singularbetroths
Pluralbetroths

Phrases & Collocations

betrothal ceremony

ceremonia de compromiso

exchange betrothal gifts

intercambio de regalos de compromiso

Example Sentences

The couple was betrothed with the family's approval.

La pareja fue comprometida con la aprobación de la familia.

She is betrothed to John.

Ella está comprometida con John.

in no time I shall be betrothed to Isabel.

En poco tiempo, yo estaré comprometida con Isabel.

was betrothed to a member of the royal family.

Estaba comprometida con un miembro de la familia real.

They decided to betroth their children at a young age.

Decidieron comprometer a sus hijos a una edad temprana.

The betrothed couple looked forward to their upcoming wedding.

La pareja comprometida esperaba con ansias su próxima boda.

In some cultures, parents still arrange betrothals for their children.

En algunas culturas, los padres aún organizan compromisos para sus hijos.

The betrothal ceremony was a beautiful and meaningful event.

La ceremonia de compromiso fue un evento hermoso y significativo.

They exchanged rings as a symbol of their betrothal.

Intercambiaron anillos como símbolo de su compromiso.

The prince was betrothed to a princess from a neighboring kingdom.

El príncipe estaba comprometido con una princesa de un reino vecino.

The betrothal period is a time for the couple to get to know each other better.

El período de compromiso es un tiempo para que la pareja se conozca mejor.

The families celebrated the betrothal with a lavish party.

Las familias celebraron el compromiso con una fiesta lujosa.

She felt a mix of excitement and nervousness about her betrothal.

Ella sintió una mezcla de emoción y nerviosismo sobre su compromiso.

The betrothed couple spent hours planning their future together.

La pareja comprometida pasó horas planeando su futuro juntos.

Real-world Examples

Edmure Tully edged his horse forward. " When shall I meet my betrothed" ?

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

" Joffrey is betrothed to Sansa Stark, " Cersei objected.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

" Winterfell, " said Brienne. " You mean Winterfell. King Joffrey is betrothed to Sansa Stark" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

Her entries revealed her plan to save the bride from her oppressive betrothed.

Source: 202325

She looked at her betrothed with despairing eyes.

Source: A pair of blue eyes (Part 1)

She smiled and looked up at her betrothed with grateful eyes.

Source: Middlemarch (Part One)

It is a little present to you from your more than betrothed.

Source: A pair of blue eyes (Part 2)

'For what man is he that hath betrothed a wife and hath not taken her?

Source: Jude the Obscure (Part Two)

Joseph Harrison is my name, and since Percy is betrothed to my sister Annie, I shall at least be a relation by marriage.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Collection Jeremy Brett Edition

'Can you tell me, ' asked the girl, 'if my betrothed husband lives here'?

Source: Grimm's Fairy Tales (Volume 1)

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