English–Spanish
“witness” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾesenˈθjaɾ/
Example
Ayer yo presencié un accidente.
I witnessed an accident yesterday.
How to say “witness” in Spanish
“Witness” in Spanish is presenciar.
Being physically present and watching an event as it happens.
Example sentences with presenciar
En el museo, muchos visitantes presenciaron la inauguración.
At the museum, many visitors witnessed the opening.
Tips for using presenciar
- Presenciar is somewhat formal and often used for important scenes (an accident, a ceremony); for everyday 'I saw' Spanish speakers usually prefer ver.