The preterite of jurar is used to express a specific instance of swearing or making a promise in the past, for example Juré decir la verdad (I swore to tell the truth). This tense emphasizes the completed action of swearing at a particular moment.

This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. Its straightforward conjugation makes it an excellent example for practicing regular preterite forms.

Conjugations

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

The preterite of jurar indicates a completed action of swearing or making an oath in the past.

To swear/take an oath: Describes making a formal promise or declaration, for example Juré decir la verdad (I swore to tell the truth) or Juraron lealtad al país (They swore loyalty to the country).

To promise firmly: Used for making strong promises, for example Me juró que nunca lo haría (He/she swore to me they would never do it).

Examples

Examples of Jurar in the Preterite (Past) Tense

Juré decir la verdad en el tribunal. (I swore to tell the truth in court.)

Juraste mantener el secreto. (You swore to keep the secret.)

El testigo juró ante el juez. (The witness swore before the judge.)

Juramos lealtad a la bandera. (We swore allegiance to the flag.)

Los soldados juraron defender la patria. (The soldiers swore to defend the homeland.)

Juré nunca volver a mentir. (I swore to never lie again.)

Juraste amor eterno. (You swore eternal love.)

El presidente juró el cargo. (The president took the oath of office.)

Juramos mantener nuestra promesa. (We swore to keep our promise.)

Los novios juraron amarse para siempre. (The newlyweds swore to love each other forever.)

Juré por mi familia. (I swore on my family.)

Juraste cambiar tu comportamiento. (You swore to change your behavior.)

El equipo juró dar lo mejor. (The team swore to give their best.)

Juramos guardar el secreto. (We swore to keep the secret.)

Los amigos juraron estar unidos. (The friends swore to stay united.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.