Testificar
Example: El testigo decidió testificar en el juicio para ayudar.
Definition
"Testificar" is a verb meaning to give a formal statement or evidence, usually under oath, in a legal proceeding or trial. It involves providing testimony to support or clarify facts, as in the example where a witness decides to testify in a court case.
Etymology
The word "testificar" comes from the Latin verb 'testificare,' which means 'to bear witness.' It combines 'testis,' meaning 'witness,' and 'facere,' meaning 'to make or do.' Did you know that the root 'testis' also led to the English word 'testify,' highlighting the shared origins across languages.
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"Testificar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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