The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of jurar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Jura decir la verdad. (Swear to tell the truth.)

Jurar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Jurar generally means “to swear” or “to take an oath”, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To swear an oath: For example, ¡Jura decir la verdad! (Swear to tell the truth!)

To promise solemnly: For example, ¡Júramelo! (Promise me!)

To curse or swear (vulgar): For example, ¡No jures tanto! (Don’t swear so much!)

To affirm strongly (colloquial): For example, ¡Jura que es cierto! (Swear that it’s true!)

To insist (colloquial): For example, ¡Jura que no lo hiciste! (Insist that you didn’t do it!)

Examples

Examples of Jurar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Jura decir la verdad y nada más que la verdad! (Swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!)

Antes de iniciar la ceremonia, juren lealtad a la patria. (Before starting the ceremony, swear allegiance to the nation.)

En este momento solemne, juremos cumplir nuestros deberes con honor. (In this solemn moment, let us swear to fulfill our duties with honor.)

Para ser admitido en la organización, jure guardar los secretos. (To be admitted into the organization, swear to keep the secrets.)

Amigo, jura por lo más sagrado que no me estás mintiendo. (Friend, swear on what’s most sacred that you’re not lying to me.)

Antes de partir, juren que regresarán sanos y salvos. (Before leaving, swear that you’ll return safe and sound.)

Hijo, jura que nunca te meterás en problemas de nuevo. (Son, swear that you’ll never get into trouble again.)

Para ser readmitido, jure que cumplirá con todas las reglas. (To be readmitted, swear that you’ll follow all the rules.)

Antes de iniciar el viaje, juremos disfrutar al máximo esta aventura. (Before starting the trip, let’s swear to enjoy this adventure to the fullest.)

Para ser parte del equipo, juren dar todo de sí mismos. (To be part of the team, swear to give your all.)

Amigo, jura que nunca revelarás mi secreto a nadie. (Friend, swear that you’ll never reveal my secret to anyone.)

Antes de asumir el cargo, jure cumplir con sus deberes lealmente. (Before assuming the position, swear to faithfully fulfill your duties.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.