To the Spanish it’s just one letter, I swear! (3)

I believe the answer is:

vow

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'swear' is the definition.
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I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for vow that I've seen before include "Promise, swear" , "Oath or solemn promise" , "Plight" , "Pledge, take oath" , "Binding promise" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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