examen bajo juramento
/eɡsamen baxo xuɾamento/from spelling rules
The English phrase "examination under oath" is translated into Spanish as examen bajo juramento.
examen bajo juramento is used in legal contexts to describe the formal process of providing sworn testimony.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of examen (examination), bajo (under) and juramento (oath).
Did you know?
- The word examen is a linguistic relative of the English word 'swarm', derived from the same Latin root 'exāmen' meaning 'a grain or thing to be weighed'.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, a witness may be asked to swear by a religious icon or a holy book, though a secular 'promesa' is also an option.
- The term juramento shares its root with the English word 'jury', as both derive from the Latin 'iūrō' meaning to swear.
Examples in context
- El testigo será sometido a un interrogatorio bajo juramento para esclarecer los hechos.The witness will be subjected to an examination under oath to clarify the facts.
- El abogado solicitó un examen bajo juramento.The lawyer requested an examination under oath.
- La testigo debe completar el examen bajo juramento.The witness must complete the examination under oath.
Example conversation
Two lawyers are discussing a legal case in an office.
- MaríaMaría, ¿ya programaste el examen bajo juramento?María, have you already scheduled the examination under oath?
- AlejandroSí, Alejandro, será el próximo martes.Yes, Alejandro, it will be next Tuesday.
- MaríaPerfecto, necesito preparar las preguntas.Perfect, I need to prepare the questions.
- AlejandroYo te ayudaré con los documentos.I will help you with the documents.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bajo, examen, juramento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
