jurar

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jurar(
hoo
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rahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to swear
¿Juras decir la verdad en tu testimonio hoy?Do you swear to tell the truth in your testimony today?
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to promise
¿Me vas a visitar este verano? - Sí, lo juro.Are you going to visit me this summer? - Yes, I promise.
b. to swear
¡Yo no comí tu pastel! ¡Juro que no fui yo!I didn't eat your cake! I swear it wasn't me!
a. to swear
La maestra castigó a Luis por jurar en el patio de recreo.The teacher punished Luis for swearing on the playground.
b. to curse
El granjero empezó a jurar cuando vio que se aproximaba una plaga de langostas.The farmer started cursing when he saw that a swarm of locusts was approaching.
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