afirmar bajo juramento (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Phrase

Phonetic Transcription

/a.fiɾ.ˈmaɾ ˈβa.xo xu.ɾa.ˈmen.to/

Translation

• Afirmar bajo juramento = To testify under oath

Meaning

"Afirmar bajo juramento" is a legal term used in Spanish to refer to the act of giving testimony in court or during a legal proceeding while swearing to tell the truth. This phrase is mostly used in written contexts, such as legal documents, court transcripts, and formal declarations. It is not commonly used in oral speech but rather in official or legal settings.

Examples

1. Spanish: El testigo afirmó bajo juramento que vio al acusado en la escena del crimen. English: The witness testified under oath that he saw the defendant at the crime scene.

2. Spanish: Antes de testificar, usted debe afirmar bajo juramento decir la verdad. English: Before testifying, you must swear to tell the truth.

Idiomatic expressions

• Poner la mano en el fuego por alguien
• Meaning: To vouch for someone.

• Example: No pondría la mano en el fuego por él, no lo conozco lo suficiente. Translation: I wouldn't vouch for him, I don't know him well enough.

• Estar al pie del cañón

• Meaning: To be ready to help or work hard when needed.

• Example: Siempre estoy listo para estar al pie del cañón cuando la empresa lo necesita. Translation: I'm always ready to step up when the company needs it.

• Echar por tierra

• Meaning: To destroy or refute something.
• Example: El abogado logró echar por tierra la declaración del testigo. Translation: The lawyer managed to refute the witness's statement.

Etymology

The phrase "afirmar bajo juramento" comes from the Spanish words "afirmar" meaning to affirm or testify, "bajo" meaning under, and "juramento" meaning oath.

Synonyms

• Declarar bajo juramento (To declare under oath)
• Testificar bajo juramento (To testify under oath)

Antonyms

• Negar bajo juramento (To deny under oath)