Spanish Conversation · Level 155
28 words
Spanish word
jurar
Pronunciation
IPA/xuˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbswear
Example
Te juro que llegaré a tiempo.
I swear to you that I will arrive on time.
More examples
Ella juró por Dios que no había hecho nada.
She swore to God that she hadn't done anything.
Core concept
Person raising right hand before a judge.
Common phrases
jurar que
swear that
jurar por Dios
swear to God
jurar en falso
perjure oneself
Similar words
prometer: Make a personal pledge to do something later.
asegurar: Assure someone of certainty to reduce their worry.
comprometerse: Bind oneself by promise to fulfill a responsibility.
garantizar: Vouch for a product, service, or outcome by promising its reliability.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer una promesa solemne o afirmar algo con total convicción, y también servir para prestar juramento en actos oficiales.
Word origin
From Latin iurare 'to take an oath' (from ius 'law'), jurar originally refers to making a formal oath or solemn promise.
Usage tips
- In casual conversation te juro often sounds exaggerated or insincere, so speakers who need credibility often prefer te aseguro que plus a specific reason.