jura
(juramento) oath; pledge
jura de (la) bandera (taking the) oath of loyalty o allegiance
Usage note
This word must be preceded by the definite article in the sense shown in 4).
jura
feminine noun1. (solemn promise)
2. (ceremony)
a. swearing in
La jura de los nuevos diputados se realizará en el Congreso.The swearing in of the new representatives will be held in the Capitol building.
3. (colloquial) (police officer) (Central America) (Mexico)
El jura me puso las esposas y me llevó a la comisaría.The cop handcuffed me and took me to the police station.
4. (colloquial) (police force) (Central America) (Mexico)
La jura arrestó a los fanáticos que estaban tomando alcohol en el estadio.The cops arrested the fans who were drinking alcohol in the stadium.
Now that we've got the money, let's get out of here before the fuzz show up.Ahora que tenemos el dinero, vámonos antes de que llegue la jura.
jura
Noun1. (promesa solemne)
a. oath
2. (de un cargo)
a. swearing in
3. (military)
a. no direct translation
jura de banderaoath of allegiance to the flag
jura
(Centroamérica) (Caribe) cop (familiar)
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