Spanish Conversation · Level 72
60 words
Spanish word
manifestar
Pronunciation
IPA/manifesˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbexpress
Example
El gobierno manifestó su apoyo al proyecto.
The government expressed its support for the project.
More examples
Durante la charla, María manifestó su desacuerdo con la idea.
During the talk, María expressed her disagreement with the idea.
Core concept
An action that makes an inner opinion visible through words or gestures.
Common phrases
manifestar su apoyo
express one's support
manifestar interés
express interest
manifestar preocupación
express concern
Similar words
decir: Say information or ideas using words, without special focus on emotion or formality.
expresar: Put feelings or thoughts into suitable words or expressions to communicate them clearly.
exponer: Present ideas or information in an organized, explanatory way.
mencionar: Mention a point briefly or in passing without elaboration.
Definition in Spanish
Hacer público o evidente, mediante palabras o acciones, un sentimiento, una opinión o una postura.
Word origin
Derived from Latin manifestare via manifestus 'obvious', with the image of making what is internal outwardly tangible.
Usage tips
- Often used in news and institutional language rather than everyday talk, where decir or mostrar is more natural.
Other meanings
- declareverb
- showverb
Related words
- manifestaciónexpressionnoun
- manifiestomanifestonoun