Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
declarar
Pronunciation
IPA/deklaˈɾaɾ/
Meaning
- verbstate
Example
Ella declaró que no estaba de acuerdo.
She stated that she did not agree.
More examples
El testigo declaró ante el juez que vio al acusado.
The witness testified before the judge that he saw the defendant.
Core concept
Publicly stating one's position, facts, or feelings.
Common phrases
declarar que
state that
declarar la verdad
state the truth
declarar su opinión
state one's opinion
Similar words
decir: Says or tells information aloud or in speech.
expresar: Shows thoughts or feelings through words, tone, or gestures.
afirmar: States something strongly as true or certain.
manifestar: Makes feelings or opinions clearly known, often in public.
Definition in Spanish
Pronunciar o anunciar algo ante otras personas, incluyendo confesiones o declaraciones formales sobre creencias, sentimientos o hechos.
Word origin
From Latin declarare (de- 'completely' + clarare 'make clear'), originally meaning to make something fully clear to others.
Usage tips
- When expressing personal feelings or admissions Spanish commonly uses the reflexive declararse, as in se declaró culpable or se declaró enamorado.
Other meanings
- declareverb
- testifyverb
Related words
- declaracióndeclarationnoun
- declarativodeclarativeadjective
- declaradodeclaredadjective