Also means
promised
Usage Note
Prometido is the past participle of prometer (to promise) used as a noun meaning 'the promised one' — i.e. a fiancé. The feminine prometida means fiancée. It is more formal than novio/novia, which covers both boyfriend/girlfriend and fiancé. Prometido unambiguously implies an engagement, whereas novio alone is ambiguous about commitment level.
Examples
"Su prometido le regaló un anillo precioso."
Natural Translation
Her fiancé gave her a beautiful ring.

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