The Present Tense of jurar is used to express actions happening in the present moment or facts that are currently true. For example, Juro decir la verdad. (I swear to tell the truth.)

Jurar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):

Jurar generally means to swear or take an oath, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To swear an oath: For example, Juro decir la verdad (I swear to tell the truth).

To promise solemnly: For example, Te juro que nunca más lo haré (I swear to you I’ll never do it again).

To curse or swear (rude): For example, ¡Juro que me las pagarás! (I swear you’ll pay for this!)

To affirm or insist: For example, Te juro que es cierto (I swear it’s true).

Slang: To assure or emphasize (colloquial): For example, ¡Juro que es buenísima esta película! (I swear this movie is really good!)

Examples

Examples of Jurar in the Present Tense

Cuando me caso, juro ser fiel a mi esposa. (When I get married, I swear to be faithful to my wife.)

En la corte, el testigo jura decir la verdad. (In court, the witness swears to tell the truth.)

Los scouts juran seguir el código de honor. (The scouts swear to follow the code of honor.)

Cada año, juramos lealtad a la bandera. (Every year, we swear allegiance to the flag.)

Los nuevos ciudadanos juran fidelidad al país. (The new citizens swear allegiance to the country.)

¿Juras que no le dirás a nadie mi secreto? (Do you swear you won’t tell anyone my secret?)

En la ceremonia religiosa, los novios juran amarse para siempre. (In the religious ceremony, the newlyweds swear to love each other forever.)

Los miembros del club juran mantener las reglas en secreto. (The club members swear to keep the rules secret.)

Cuando entras al ejército, juras defender a tu país. (When you join the army, you swear to defend your country.)

Los Boy Scouts juran ser leales, amables y obedientes. (The Boy Scouts swear to be loyal, kind and obedient.)

Antes de asumir el cargo, el presidente jura cumplir con sus deberes. (Before taking office, the president swears to fulfill his duties.)

Los miembros de la fraternidad juran lealtad y hermandad. (The fraternity members swear loyalty and brotherhood.)

En la boda, los novios juran amarse y respetarse mutuamente. (At the wedding, the newlyweds swear to love and respect each other.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Jurar (to swear) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.