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Translate files Juró (en. Swore)
/xuˈɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To declare something firmly and solemnly.
She swore to tell the truth in court.
Ella juró decir la verdad en el juicio.
To promise something formally.
He swore that he would not make the same mistake again.
Él juró que no volvería a cometer el mismo error.
To use an oath, often in situations of anger.
In his anger, he swore he would never speak to her again.
En su enfado, juró que nunca más volvería a hablarle.
Etymology
From the Latin 'jurare', which means 'to make an oath'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to swear in vain
To make a promise that is not fulfilled.
jurar en vano
to swear by God
To make a statement with strong conviction or seriousness.
jurar por Dios
to swear before the law
To promise to uphold the truth in a judicial context.
jurar ante la ley
Related Words
to swear
To declare or solemnly promise.
jurar
oath
The action of making an oath.
juramento
jurisdiction
The authority a judge or court has to perform its function.
jurisdicción
Slang Meanings
To promise emphatically although sometimes with distrust.
I swear to you, although sometimes I don't even believe it myself.
Te lo juro, aunque a veces no lo creo yo mismo.
To make a promise without the intention of keeping it.
He always swears that he's going to change, but he never does.
Siempre jura que va a cambiar, pero nunca lo hace.