te lo juro por mi madre
/te lo xuɾo poɾ mi madɾe/from spelling rules
The phrase "word to my mother" is translated into Spanish as te lo juro por mi madre.
This phrase is used to emphasize that a statement is true by invoking one's mother as a guarantee, using a sacred bond to swear sincerity.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
te lo juro por mi madre is highly informal and is typically used among friends or peers rather than in formal settings.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase te lo juro por mi madre, the word juro is the first-person singular present indicative of the verb jurar (to swear).
How do you pronounce it?
/te lo xuɾo poɾ mi madɾe/
Did you know?
- The verb 'jurar' shares an ancient root with the English word 'juror'. Both come from the Latin 'iurare', which refers to the legal and sacred act of taking an oath.
- In highly traditional or formal Spanish society, swearing by one's mother can actually be perceived as a breach of etiquette. While it shows sincerity among friends, it can be seen as slightly 'vulgar' or unrefined in polite high-society conversation.
- While te lo juro por mi madre is used for sincerity, in some Spanish-speaking cultures, swearing by one's mother is seen as a 'heavy' oath that should not be taken lightly.
Examples in context
- Mami, quiero decirte lo mucho que te quiero.Mommy, I want to tell you how much I love you.
- Mamá, eres la mejor. Te adoro con todo mi corazón.Mom, you are the best. I adore you with all my heart.
- Tu generosidad y sabiduría me inspiran cada día, mamá.Your generosity and wisdom inspire me every day, mom.
- Gracias, mamá, por siempre estar ahíThank you, mom, for always being there
- Mamá, eres mi mejor amiga. Siempre puedo contar contigo para todo.Mom, you are my best friend. I can always count on you for everything.
- Gracias por ser mi guía y por enseñarme tanto en la vida, mamita.Thank you for being my guide and for teaching me so much in life, little mom.
- Madrecita querida, tu amor incondicional me da fuerzas todos los días.Dearest mother, your unconditional love gives me strength every day.
- Mami, cada vez que te abrazo, siento que tengo el mundo en mis brazos.Mommy, every time I hug you, I feel like I have the world in my arms.
- Mamá, eres mi ejemplo a seguir. Me encantaría ser una madre tan increíble como tú.Mom, you are my role model. I would love to be an incredible mother like you.
- No mentí, te lo juro por mi madre.I didn't lie, I swear it to you on my mother.
- Te lo juro por mi madre, no fue mi culpa.I swear on my mother, it wasn't my fault.
- Es la verdad, te lo juro por mi madre.It is the truth, I swear on my mother.
Example conversation
Mateo is trying to convince María that he didn't break the vase.
- MateoMaría, yo no rompí el jarrón.María, I didn't break the vase.
- MaríaNo te creo, Mateo.I don't believe you, Mateo.
- MateoTe lo juro por mi madre que no fui yo.I swear it on my mother that it wasn't me.
- MaríaEstá bien, te creo.Okay, I believe you.
