Spanish Conversation · Level 53
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Spanish word
denuncia
Pronunciation
IPA/deˈnunθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounreport
Example
Presentó una denuncia en la comisaría por el robo.
He filed a report at the police station for the theft.
More examples
Interpusieron una denuncia contra la empresa por fraude fiscal.
They filed a report against the company for tax fraud.
Core concept
Official statement or act presented to authorities to make an incident officially recorded.
Common phrases
poner una denuncia
make a report
presentar una denuncia
submit a report
interponer una denuncia
file a report
Similar words
reporte: Short factual account that informs relevant people about an event or problem.
queja: Complaint that expresses dissatisfaction with a service or treatment and seeks redress.
acusación: Official allegation that names someone as responsible for a crime and may prompt legal action.
informe: Formal document that summarizes investigation or observations and states findings.
Definition in Spanish
Escrito o acto mediante el cual se pone en conocimiento de una autoridad un daño, pérdida o delito para que conste oficialmente.
Word origin
Derived from Latin denuntiare 'to announce' via Spanish denunciar, forming a noun for the act or document that informs authorities about damage, loss, or an alleged crime.
Usage tips
- Contrast with informar or avisar: those mean to inform someone, while denuncia specifically denotes a formal, recorded procedure often involving identification of the incident and parties.