"To break a promise" means to fail to do something that one has assured or committed to do. It involves not keeping one's word or going back on a commitment made to another person, often resulting in disappointment or loss of trust.
Translations
romper una promesa
een belofte breken
trencar una promesa
rompre une promesse
ein Versprechen brechen
Etymology
The phrase "to break a promise" combines the verb "break," originally meaning to separate into pieces, with "promise," from Latin 'promissum,' meaning a pledge or assurance. The metaphorical use of "break" evolved to signify violating or failing to uphold an agreement.
