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    Jura (en. Swears)

    /ˈxuɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A formal commitment established through a declaration.
    The witness took the oath to tell the truth.
    El testigo hizo la jura de decir la verdad.
    A promise made before an authority.
    He took his oath as a citizen.
    Realizó su jura como ciudadano.
    verb
    To assert something with certainty or conviction.
    He swears he won't bring it up again.
    Jura que no volvió a tocar el tema.
    To solemnly promise.
    She swears she will finish the project on time.
    Ella jura que terminará el proyecto a tiempo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'jurare', which means 'to take an oath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swear like a man
    make a serious promise.
    jura como un hombre
    don't swear in vain
    don't make promises you won't keep.
    no jures en vano
    swear that you will do it
    promise that you will carry it out.
    jura que lo harás

    Related Words

    oath
    Solemn promise before an authority.
    juramento
    legal
    Related to law or legal matters.
    jurídico
    jurisprudence
    Set of legal rulings and principles.
    jurisprudencia

    Slang Meanings

    To emphatically promise.
    I swear to you, I won't do it again.
    Te lo juro, no lo haré otra vez.
    To assert something with great confidence.
    I don't doubt it, I swear.
    No lo dudo, lo juro.