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    Jurando (en. Swearing)

    /xuˈɾando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Form of the gerund of the verb "to swear," which means to make a solemn promise.
    He was swearing to tell the truth in the trial.
    Estaba jurando decir la verdad en el juicio.
    To express a strong assertion or commitment.
    Swearing that he would never lie again.
    Jurando que nunca volvería a mentir.
    To use strong or coarse language creatively.
    The kids could be heard swearing during the game.
    Se escuchaba a los chicos jurando durante el juego.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'jurandum', which means 'that which must be sworn.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    swearing in vain
    Making a promise without the intention to keep it.
    jurando en vano
    swearing and perjuring
    Asserting something with great insistence and conviction.
    jurando y perjurando
    swearing by God
    Asserting something solemnly, appealing to a higher authority.
    jurando por Dios

    Related Words

    swear
    To make a solemn promise or declaration.
    jurar
    oath
    Solemn declaration before an authority.
    juramento
    perjurer
    One who denies or breaks an oath.
    perjuro

    Slang Meanings

    To express indignation or disbelief.
    Swearing that I can't believe it!
    ¡Jurando que no puedo creerlo!
    To use bad words to emphasize a situation.
    He was swearing like crazy when he found out.
    Estaba jurando como loco cuando se enteró.