Dejar patente
Example: Quiero dejar patente mi apoyo en esta reunión.
Definition
"Dejar patente" means to make something clear or evident, often by expressing or demonstrating support, opinion, or intention explicitly. For example, in the phrase 'Quiero dejar patente mi apoyo en esta reunión,' it means to clearly show or declare one's support during the meeting.
Translations
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to make evident -
duidelijk aantonen -
deixar palès -
mettre en évidence -
deutlich machen
Etymology
The phrase "dejar patente" comes from the Spanish verbs 'dejar' meaning 'to leave' or 'to allow,' and 'patente,' meaning 'clear' or 'evident.' Originally, 'patente' is related to the Latin 'patere,' meaning 'to be open.' So, "dejar patente" literally means to 'leave open' or 'make openly visible,' emphasizing clarity or evidence. Did you know? The word 'patent,' as in a legal document, shares this root, highlighting something openly declared or acknowledged.
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"Dejar patente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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