"Spondeo" - Latin for "promise, vow, or respond; to reply or answer." Whether you're looking for the perfect tie to propose in, rock at an engagement party, or simply if you're a lover of the Latin language, this is for you! Original illustration from vintage Latin flashcards. Impress any student or teacher of Latin! The top portion of the design displays the Latin text upright; below is the English translation upside-down.