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swear

S2 W2

BrE /sweə/ AmE /swɛr/

verb en → es

past swore pp sworn ing swearing

1 PROMISE [T + obj] B1

to make a solemn promise or declaration, often in the presence of God or something sacred

prometer, jurar

  • swear an oath

Collocations swear allegiance to someone · swear on your life

  • He swore an oath of loyalty.

    Él juró lealtad.

2 CURSE [intransitive] B1

to use offensive language, often in anger or frustration

maldecir, insultar

  • swear at someone

Collocations swear like a sailor · swear under your breath

  • He started swearing when he hit his thumb with the hammer.

    Empezó a maldecir cuando se golpeó el dedo con el martillo.

3 AFFIRM [T + obj] B2

to make a statement in court or before an official, promising that it is true

prestar juramento

  • swear to something

Collocations swear on a Bible · swear before a judge

  • She swore to tell the truth.

    Ella juró decir la verdad.

4 INSULT [T + obj] B1

to insult someone in a rude or offensive way

insultar, ofender

  • swear at someone

Collocations swear at the driver · swear at a referee

  • He swore at me because I was in his way.

    Me insultó porque estaba en su camino.

5 ASSERT [T + obj] B2

to say something strongly and confidently, often to convince someone of its truth

afirmar con fuerza

  • swear that

Collocations swear that you will do something · swear that it is true

  • I swear that I didn't take anything.

    Te juro que no tomé nada.

Idioms

swear like a trooper B2

maldecir como un poseso

  • He was swearing like a trooper after the accident.

    Maldecía como un poseso después del accidente.

swear blind C1

afirmar con total convicción

  • She swears blind that she saw the thief.

    Ella afirma con total convicción que vio al ladrón.

swear by something B2

confiar ciegamente en algo

  • He swears by his lucky charm.

    Confía ciegamente en su amuleto de la suerte.