The Conditional Mood of jurar is used to express what you would do under certain circumstances, for example: Juraría que es verdad. (I would swear that it’s true.)

Jurar is a regular verb in Spanish, meaning its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

The conditional mood of jurar is used to express hypothetical or potential situations, often with an implied condition.

To swear or take an oath: For example, Juraría que no lo hice (I would swear that I didn’t do it). This meaning can also extend to making a solemn promise or commitment, as in Te juraría que nunca te dejaré (I would swear to you that I will never leave you).

To affirm or insist: For example, Juraría que lo vi con mis propios ojos (I would swear that I saw it with my own eyes). This usage emphasizes the speaker’s certainty or conviction about a statement.

To curse or swear (vulgar): In a more colloquial and vulgar sense, jurar can mean to curse or swear, as in Juraría como un marinero si me provocas (I would swear like a sailor if you provoke me).

To combine or blend (idiomatic): In an idiomatic expression, jurar con can mean to combine or blend well together, as in Esos dos ingredientes jurarían bien en una receta (Those two ingredients would blend well in a recipe).

Examples

Examples of Jurar in the Conditional Mood

Si me juraras que no volverás a mentirme, te perdonaría. (If you swore to me that you wouldn’t lie to me again, I would forgive you.)

Aunque juraría que lo vi con mis propios ojos, ahora no estoy tan seguro. (Even though I would swear I saw it with my own eyes, now I’m not so sure.)

Mis amigos jurarían que soy una persona muy responsable y confiable. (My friends would swear that I’m a very responsible and reliable person.)

Después de tantos años de amistad, juraríamos que nos conocemos mejor que a nosotros mismos. (After so many years of friendship, we would swear that we know each other better than we know ourselves.)

Ellos jurarían que el equipo ganará el campeonato este año. (They would swear that the team will win the championship this year.)

Aunque jurarías que es imposible, con esfuerzo y dedicación puedes lograr tus metas. (Even though you would swear it’s impossible, with effort and dedication you can achieve your goals.)

En la corte, el testigo juraría que el acusado estaba en la escena del crimen. (In court, the witness would swear that the accused was at the crime scene.)

Mis padres jurarían que soy el mejor hijo del mundo, pero todos los padres dicen eso. (My parents would swear that I’m the best son in the world, but all parents say that.)

Aunque juraríamos que no hay nada mejor que la comida casera, a veces es bueno probar algo nuevo. (Even though we would swear there’s nothing better than homemade food, sometimes it’s good to try something new.)

El político juraría que su plan económico funcionará, pero muchos expertos tienen dudas. (The politician would swear that his economic plan will work, but many experts have doubts.)

Después de tantos años juntos, juraríamos que nuestro amor es eterno e inquebrantable. (After so many years together, we would swear that our love is eternal and unbreakable.)

Aunque jurarías que no hay nada más importante que el trabajo, la familia siempre debe ser la prioridad. (Even though you would swear there’s nothing more important than work, family should always be the priority.)

Los fanáticos jurarían que su equipo es el mejor del mundo, sin importar los resultados. (The fans would swear that their team is the best in the world, regardless of the results.)

Aunque juraríamos que no hay nada mejor que viajar, a veces es bueno quedarse en casa y relajarse. (Even though we would swear there’s nothing better than traveling, sometimes it’s good to stay home and relax.)

El artista juraría que su última obra es su mejor trabajo hasta ahora. (The artist would swear that his latest work is his best so far.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Conditional Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Conditional mood is also known as the Simple Conditional, Conditional Simple, Would Tense, or Future of the Past in English, and as Condicional Simple, Pospretérito, Potencial Simple, or Condicional de Indicativo in Spanish.