juro
HOO-roh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Te juro que no fui yo.
A2I swear it wasn't me.
Juro que voy a estudiar más para el examen.
B1I promise I'm going to study more for the exam.
Lo juro por mi vida, es la verdad.
B1I swear on my life, it's the truth.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Form of a Verb
'Juro' is the 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'jurar' (to swear). In Spanish, the ending of the verb often tells you who is doing the action, so you can say 'Juro' without needing to say 'Yo juro'.
Connecting Your Promise with 'que'
You'll often see 'juro que...' followed by another phrase. The word 'que' acts like the English word 'that' to connect your promise to what you're promising. For example, 'Juro que es verdad' means 'I swear that it's true'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using it Too Casually
Mistake: "Using 'juro' for unimportant things all the time, like 'Juro que dejé las llaves en la mesa.'"
Correction: 'Juro' is a strong word. While common, using it too much can make you sound overly dramatic or insincere. Save it for when you really want to emphasize something important.
⭐ Usage Tips
For Serious Emphasis
Use 'juro' when you want to strongly convince someone you're telling the truth or making a very serious promise. It adds a lot of weight and emotion to what you're saying.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juro
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'juro' to make the strongest, most serious promise?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'juro' and 'prometo'?
'Juro' (I swear) is generally stronger and more emotional than 'prometo' (I promise). You use 'juro' to insist that something is true or to make a very solemn vow, almost like taking an oath. 'Prometo' is also for making a promise, but it can feel a bit more formal or neutral.