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swear in Spanish

swear in Spanish is devodar, jurar, maldecir — swear means to make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

swear in Spanish

devodar
verb
jurar
verb
jurar
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
maldecir
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
blasfemar
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
renegar
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.
echar ternos
verb
(ambitransitive) To use offensive, profane, or obscene language.

What does "swear" mean?

  1. verb To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.
    "The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying."
  2. verb To use rude, crude, or offensive language.
    "He swore loudly after stubbing his toe."

swear in a sentence

  • The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying.
  • I swear I'll pay you back by Friday.
  • He swore loudly after stubbing his toe.
  • Try not to swear in front of the kids.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "swear" in Spanish?

"swear" in Spanish is devodar, jurar, maldecir. swear means: To make a solemn promise or formal declaration, often under oath.

How do you use "swear" in a sentence?

Example: "The witness had to swear to tell the truth before testifying." In Spanish, "swear" is devodar, jurar, maldecir.

Are there other ways to say "swear" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "swear": devodar, jurar, maldecir, blasfemar, renegar, echar ternos.

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