voto, promessa solene
1. (noun) A solemn promise or pledge, especially one made before God or a witness
They exchanged vows at the altar.
Eles trocaram votos no altar.
2. (noun) A formal commitment or dedication to a particular course of action or way of life
He took vows to become a monk.
Ele tomou votos para se tornar monge.
3. (verb) To make a solemn promise or commitment
She vowed to never give up.
Ela jurou nunca desistir.
4. (verb) To pledge oneself formally, as in marriage or religious life
They vowed to love each other forever.
Eles prometeram se amar eternamente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take vows - fazer votos (especially for religious commitment)
exchange vows - trocar votos (marriage ceremony)
vow of silence - voto de silêncio (religious commitment)
vow of poverty - voto de pobreza (religious commitment)
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