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oaths

/əʊðz/ /oʊðz/

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noun

Juramentos, promesas solemnes

A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "Before becoming citizens, immigrants take oaths to pledge their loyalty to their new country." "

Antes de convertirse en ciudadanos, los inmigrantes hacen juramentos para prometer su lealtad a su nuevo país.

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noun

Juramentos, promesas

A statement or promise which is strengthened (affirmed) by such a pledge.

Examples :

"The new citizens took their oaths of allegiance, promising to uphold the laws of their new country. "

Los nuevos ciudadanos prestaron juramento de lealtad, prometiendo defender las leyes de su nuevo país.

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noun

Juramento, maldición

A light, irreverent or insulting appeal to a deity or other entity.

Examples :

"After stubbing his toe, he muttered a string of meaningless oaths under his breath, more out of frustration than any real religious sentiment. "

Después de golpearse el dedo del pie, murmuró una serie de maldiciones sin sentido en voz baja, más por frustración que por cualquier sentimiento religioso real.

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noun

Maldición, juramento

A curse, a curse word.

Examples :

"When the hammer slipped and hit his thumb, he yelled several loud oaths. "

Cuando el martillo se resbaló y le golpeó el pulgar, gritó varias maldiciones fuertes.

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verb

Jurar, prometer

Examples :

"Before starting the project, the team members oathed to complete it on time. "

Antes de comenzar el proyecto, los miembros del equipo juraron completarlo a tiempo.

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