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juramento

oath

noun hoo-rah-MEN-toh Rare

Also means

vow

Usage Note

Juramento refers to a formal sworn oath, such as one taken in court or on assuming public office. The verb is jurarprestar juramento ('to take an oath') is the standard legal phrase. Contrast with promesa, which is an informal promise requiring no formal swearing.

Examples

"El testigo prestó juramento antes de declarar."

Natural Translation

The witness took an oath before testifying.

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