Spanish Conversation · Level 31
90 words
Spanish word
declaración
Pronunciation
IPA/deklaɾaˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine noundeclaration
Example
Su declaración fue breve y clara.
His declaration was brief and clear.
More examples
La empresa emitió una declaración pública sobre el incidente.
The company issued a public declaration about the incident.
Core concept
A public announcement or formal proclamation.
Common phrases
emitir una declaración
issue a declaration
declaración pública
public declaration
rendir declaración
give a statement
Similar words
comunicado: Official notice issued by an organization to inform the public or its members.
anuncio: Public announcement that informs about an event, service, or other news.
aviso: Short public notice calling attention to important information or a warning.
afirmación: Strong statement asserting something is true, expressed with conviction.
Definition in Spanish
Manifestación pública y formal, oral o escrita, de una afirmación, anuncio o postura.
Word origin
From Latin declaratio, based on declarare 'to make clear', reflecting the idea of publicly stating a position.
Usage tips
- Stress the formality: everyday Spanish speakers use decir or comentar for ordinary speech while declaración signals an official or formal utterance.