jura
“jura” means “oath-taking” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
oath-taking
Also: swearing-in
📝 In Action
Hoy es la jura de la Constitución del nuevo presidente.
B2Today is the new president's swearing-in to the Constitution.
Mi hermano invitó a toda la familia a su jura de bandera.
B1My brother invited the whole family to his military oath-taking ceremony.
Tras la jura, los nuevos ciudadanos recibieron sus pasaportes.
C1After the oath-taking, the new citizens received their passports.
swears
Also: swear!
📝 In Action
Ella jura que no rompió el plato.
A2She swears that she didn't break the plate.
¡Jura que me dirás la verdad!
B1Swear that you will tell me the truth!
Él jura amor eterno a su pareja.
A2He vows eternal love to his partner.
the police
Also: the cops
📝 In Action
¡Vámonos de aquí, que viene la jura!
C1Let's get out of here, the cops are coming!
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "jura" in Spanish:
oath-taking→swear!→swearing-in→swears→the cops→the police→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: jura
Question 1 of 3
Which of these is a 'jura de bandera'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'iurare', meaning to take an oath or to swear, derived from 'ius' (law/right).
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'jura' the same as 'juramento'?
Not exactly. 'Jura' usually refers to the official ceremony (like a swearing-in), while 'juramento' is the actual oath or the words spoken during that ceremony.
Can I use 'jura' to mean 'curse words'?
No. While 'to swear' in English can mean using bad language, 'jurar' and 'jura' in Spanish only refer to making promises or oaths. For bad language, use 'palabrotas' or 'insultos'.
Is 'jura' common in Latin America?
The verb form 'jura' is universal. The noun 'jura' (ceremony) is used across the Spanish-speaking world, but the slang meaning (police) is much more specific to Spain.