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to swear
01
jurar, blasfemar
to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Frustrated with the situation, he began to swear loudly, expressing his discontent.
Frustrado con la situación, comenzó a maldecir en voz alta, expresando su descontento.
The angry driver started to swear at other motorists after a traffic altercation.
El conductor enojado comenzó a maldecir a otros automovilistas después de una altercado de tráfico.
02
jurar
to state that what one is saying is true
Transitive: to swear that
Ejemplos
I swear that I did n't eat the last piece of cake; it must have been someone else.
Juro que no me comí el último trozo de pastel; debe haber sido alguien más.
She swore on her professional reputation that the data was accurate.
Ella juró por su reputación profesional que los datos eran precisos.
03
jurar, prometer solemnemente
to strongly promise something, usually in serious or formal situations
Transitive: to swear to do sth
Ejemplos
He swore to keep the secret even under intense pressure.
Él juró guardar el secreto incluso bajo una intensa presión.
She swears to always stand by her best friend's side.
Ella jura estar siempre al lado de su mejor amiga.
04
jurar, prestar juramento
to require someone to make a formal declaration or promise while invoking a sacred or binding authority
Ditransitive: to swear sb to do sth | to swear sb to sth
Ejemplos
The president was sworn into office, placing their hand on the Constitution and taking the oath of office.
El presidente juró su cargo, colocando su mano en la Constitución y tomando el juramento del cargo.
The jury was sworn to secrecy, promising not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.
El jurado fue jurado al secreto, prometiendo no discutir el caso fuera de la sala del tribunal.
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