La declaración
Example: La declaración del testigo fue clave para resolver el caso.
Definition
"La declaración" refers to a formal statement or testimony given by a witness or individual, often used in legal or official contexts. It is a clear and detailed account meant to provide information or evidence, such as in the phrase, "La declaración del testigo fue clave para resolver el caso."
Etymology
The word "declaración" comes from the Latin 'declaratio,' which means 'making clear' or 'explaining.' It evolved through Old French before entering Spanish, where it retained the sense of formally stating or announcing something. Did you know? The root 'clar-' in "declaración" relates to clarity, highlighting its purpose to make things clear and understood.
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"La declaración" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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