juro lealtad
/xuɾo lealtad/from spelling rules
juro lealtad is the Spanish way to say "I pledge allegiance".
This phrase is used in formal contexts, such as official ceremonies or oaths of office, to express a binding commitment to a person, country or principle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular present indicative of jurar (to swear or pledge) and the noun lealtad (loyalty).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the past tense "I pledged allegiance", you would use the preterite form juré lealtad.
How do you pronounce it?
/xuɾo lealtad/
Did you know?
- The verb jurar is used not only for official oaths but also in common slang to mean 'to insist' or 'to swear' that something is true. A person might say te lo juro to mean 'I swear it to you' in a casual conversation.
- The noun lealtad shares a common ancestor with the English word 'legal', both tracing back to the Latin 'lex' meaning 'law'.
Examples in context
- Prometo lealtad a mi país y a su bandera.I pledge allegiance to my country and its flag.
- Juro fidelidad a la patria y a sus símbolos.I pledge allegiance to the homeland and its symbols.
- Yo juro lealtad a mi bandera.I pledge allegiance to my flag.
- En la ceremonia, yo juro lealtad a la patria.During the ceremony, I pledge allegiance to the homeland.
- Ante el rey, yo juro lealtad.Before the king, I pledge allegiance.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are participating in a formal civic ceremony.
- María¿Vas a decir las palabras?Are you going to say the words?
- AlejandroSí, yo juro lealtad a la nación.Yes, I pledge allegiance to the nation.
- MaríaEs un momento muy solemne.It is a very solemn moment.
- AlejandroTienes razón, María.You are right, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries juro, lealtad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
