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    Juran (en. They swear)

    /xuˈɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To solemnly express that something is true or that it will be fulfilled.
    They swear that they will always be by your side.
    Ellos juran que siempre estarán a tu lado.
    To commit to fulfilling a duty or promise solemnly.
    Officials swear loyalty to the constitution.
    Los funcionarios juran lealtad a la constitución.
    To pronounce an oath.
    She swears she won't say anything about the secret.
    Ella jura que no dirá nada sobre el secreto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'jurare', which means 'to make an oath'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear falsely
    To make a false oath.
    jurar en falso
    they swear and affirm
    To insist on the truth of something repeatedly.
    juran y perjuran
    to swear on the Bible
    To make a serious pledge to tell the truth.
    jurar sobre la Biblia

    Related Words

    swear
    To pronounce an oath.
    jurar
    oath
    Solemn promise made before someone.
    juramento

    Slang Meanings

    To say something with great emphasis.
    When he says he will arrive, he swears he is not lying.
    Cuando dice que va a llegar, jura que no miente.
    To confidently assert a lie.
    Don't believe him, he just swears it's true.
    No le creas, solo jura que es cierto.