amnistía
“amnistía” means “amnesty” in Spanish (A legal pardon for a group of people.).
amnesty
Also: pardon
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El gobierno decidió conceder una amnistía a los presos políticos.
B1The government decided to grant an amnesty to political prisoners.
Muchos ciudadanos se oponen a la nueva ley de amnistía.
B2Many citizens oppose the new amnesty law.
La amnistía fiscal permitió a la gente declarar dinero no registrado.
C1The tax amnesty allowed people to declare unregistered money.
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Which of these is the most likely context to hear the word 'amnistía'?
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From the Greek word 'amnestia', which literally means 'forgetfulness'. It shares the same root as the word 'amnesia' because an amnesty is like the law 'forgetting' a crime.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'amnistía' the same as 'indulto'?
They are very similar, but 'amnistía' usually clears the record for a whole group of people for political reasons, while 'indulto' is usually a pardon for a specific individual's sentence.
How do I pronounce the ending?
Think of it as two clear steps: 'EE' then 'ah'. It sounds like: am-nees-TEE-ah.
Can I use this word to mean I forgive my friend?
No, that would sound very strange and overly formal. For friends, use 'perdón' or 'disculpa'.