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    Juramento (en. Oath)

    /xuɾaˈmento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Solemn declaration made with the intention of guaranteeing the truth of what has been said.
    The witness took an oath before the judge.
    El testigo prestó juramento ante el juez.
    Formal commitment that implies a legal or moral duty.
    The oath of the military is to defend the homeland.
    El juramento de los militares es defender la patria.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'iuramentum', derived from 'iurare' meaning 'to swear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    oath of loyalty
    Solemn commitment of loyalty to something or someone.
    juramento de fidelidad
    to take an oath
    To make a formal or solemn promise.
    hacer un juramento
    to break an oath
    To fail to uphold a solemn promise.
    romper un juramento

    Related Words

    to swear
    To affirm something with the invocation of something sacred.
    jurar
    legal
    Related to law or justice.
    jurídico
    jurisprudence
    Set of decisions and opinions of judges.
    jurisprudencia

    Slang Meanings

    To express a very strong commitment.
    I made an oath to her that I would always be by her side.
    Le hice un juramento de que siempre estaría a su lado.
    To use the oath in a more colloquial context.
    Don't make me an oath, just tell me you will do it.
    No me hagas juramento, solo dime que lo harás.