oath

a serious promise made in a formal or religious way, often involving the use of God's name

juramento, promesa solemne

• take an oath

Collocations oath of office · swear an oath

• He took the oath of office as president.

  Juró el juramento de cargo como presidente.

a formal statement made in a court, promising to tell the truth

juramento en un tribunal

• take an oath

Collocations oath of allegiance · swear an oath

• The witness was asked to take the oath.

  Se le pidió al testigo que jurara.

a promise made to a god or goddess, often in a religious ceremony

juramento religioso

• take an oath

Collocations oath of allegiance to God · swear an oath before a deity

• She took an oath to serve the goddess.

  Juró servir a la diosa.

a formal promise made by a knight or other noble person in medieval times, often to be loyal to their lord

juramento de lealtad en la Edad Media

• take an oath

Collocations oath of fealty · swear an oath to a lord

• The knight took the oath of fealty.

  El caballero juró lealtad.

a strong statement or promise that expresses a person's feelings very strongly, often in an angry way

juramento enfático

• make an oath

Collocations oath of anger · swear a strong oath

• He made an oath that he would never forgive her.

  Juró que nunca la perdonaría.