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    Juraba (en. Swore)

    /xuˈɾaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assert or declare something while invoking a sacred power or entity.
    He swore that he had seen his brother in the park.
    Juraba que había visto a su hermano en el parque.
    To express a solemn promise or commitment.
    He swore he would keep his promise not to miss work.
    Él juraba cumplir su promesa de no faltar al trabajo.
    To manifest the truth of what is said through an oath.
    She swore that she had not made the mistake.
    Ella juraba que no había cometido el error.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'jurare', which means 'to make a vow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear falsely
    To assert something that is not true.
    jurar en falso
    to vow eternal love
    To make a promise of love that is considered lasting.
    jurarse amor eterno
    swore and perjured
    To insist repeatedly on the truth of something.
    juraba y perjuraba

    Related Words

    to swear
    To make an oath.
    jurar
    oath
    Solemn declaration, in which God or something sacred is invoked to affirm the truth of something.
    juramento
    legal
    Related to law or justice.
    jurídico

    Slang Meanings

    To swear without conviction.
    He swore he would change, but no one believes him.
    Él juraba que iba a cambiar, pero nadie le cree.
    To make empty promises.
    He always swore he would help, but he never did.
    Siempre juraba que iba a ayudar, pero nunca lo hacía.