el juramento a la bandera de Texas
/el xuɾamento a la bandeɾa de teɡsas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'the texas pledge' is translated into Spanish as el juramento a la bandera de Texas.
This phrase refers specifically to the oath of allegiance made to the state of Texas.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'the oath to the flag of Texas'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun juramento (oath) is masculine, which is why the masculine definite article el is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/el xuɾamento a la bandeɾa de teɡsas/
Did you know?
- While the English phrase uses 'pledge', the Spanish version uses juramento, which implies a much more solemn, religious, or legal weight than the English word 'pledge'.
- The name 'Texas' is actually an English-speaker's interpretation of the Hasinai Caddo word táyshaʔ, which means 'friend' or 'ally'.
- The verb inside juramento, jurar, is a cognate of the English word 'jury', as both relate to the act of swearing an oath in a legal setting.
Examples in context
- Nos enseñaron el juramento a la bandera de Texas en la escuela.We were taught the Texas pledge in school.
- ¿Sabes cómo se dice el juramento a la bandera de Texas?Do you know how to say the Texas pledge?
- Ella recitó el juramento a la bandera de Texas con orgullo.She recited the Texas pledge with pride.
Example conversation
A teacher and student are in a classroom.
- SofíaAlejandro, es momento de decir el juramento a la bandera de Texas.Alejandro, it is time to say the Texas pledge.
- AlejandroSí, Sofía. Ya estoy listo.Yes, Sofía. I am ready now.
- SofíaPor favor, ponte de pie.Please stand up.
- AlejandroEmpecemos el juramento a la bandera de Texas.Let's begin the Texas pledge.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
