Spanish word

testimoniar

Pronunciation

IPA/testimoˈnjaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbtestify

Example

¿Vas a testimoniar en el juicio?

Are you going to testify at the trial?

Illustration for testimoniar (testify)

More examples

Antes de testimoniar ante el tribunal, pidió hablar con su abogado.

Before testifying before the court, he asked to speak with his lawyer.

Core concept

A person under oath describing observed facts to a judge.

Common phrases

  • testimoniar a favor de alguien

    testify in someone's favor

  • testimoniar ante el tribunal

    testify before the court

  • testimoniar públicamente

    testify publicly

Similar words

contar: Tell an event to someone in a simple, informal way.
narrar: Tell a story or series of events with a clear narrative structure.
relatar: Describe an event or incident thoroughly, focusing on detailed facts.
declarar: State facts or an official position in a formal setting or document.

Definition in Spanish

Decir, ante un tribunal u otra autoridad, lo que se ha presenciado o conocido en calidad de testigo.

Word origin

It comes from Latin testis 'witness' and testimonium 'testimony' through medieval Latin, and the Spanish -ar suffix forms the verb meaning to give testimony.

Usage tips

  • Although it resembles the English words testify and testimony, testimoniar is mainly used in formal legal contexts and is uncommon in casual conversation.

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