Spanish word

constatar

Pronunciation

IPA/konstaˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbverify

Example

Antes de salir, quiero constatar que las ventanas están cerradas.

Before leaving, I want to verify that the windows are closed.

Illustration for constatar (verify)

More examples

He llamado para constatar la hora de llegada.

I called to verify the arrival time.

Core concept

Examining evidence to establish a fact.

Common phrases

  • constatar que

    verify that

  • constatar la información

    verify the information

  • constatar un problema

    confirm a problem

Similar words

comprobar: Checks by direct inspection or testing to determine whether something is true.
confirmar: Ensures reported information, plans, or appointments are correct.
revisar: Inspects carefully for problems, mistakes, or things that need fixing.
verificar: Examines records or evidence to confirm the factual accuracy of details.

Definition in Spanish

Asegurar o establecer, con evidencia u observación, la veracidad o existencia de algo.

Word origin

From Latin con- 'together' + stare 'to stand', via medieval Latin constatare 'make certain', which developed into Spanish constatar meaning to establish or ensure something by evidence or observation.

Usage tips

  • Common in formal reports and official statements; in everyday speech speakers usually prefer confirmar or comprobar, and constatar often appears with 'constatar que' followed by a clause.

Other meanings

  • ascertainverb

Opposites

  • negardenyverb
  • desmentirrefuteverb

Related words

  • constatadoconfirmedadjective

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