constatar
“constatar” means “to verify” in Spanish (confirming a fact or reality).
to verifyAlso: to note, to confirm
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Pudimos constatar que el motor no funcionaba.
A2We were able to verify that the motor wasn't working.
El informe permite constatar la mejoría de la economía.
B1The report allows us to note the improvement in the economy.
Los médicos pudieron constatar la recuperación del paciente.
B2The doctors were able to confirm the patient's recovery.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Which is the best synonym for 'constatar' in a professional report?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'constare', which means 'to stand together' or 'to be established'. It shares a root with the English word 'constant'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'constatar' the same as 'confirmar'?
They are very close! 'Confirmar' is used when you support a previous theory or plan, while 'constatar' is more about noticing or verifying a reality that is currently present.
Do I need to change the verb form after 'constatar que'?
Usually, no. Because you are stating a fact that you have observed, you use the 'normal' verb forms (indicative), not the special 'wishes' forms (subjunctive).
Is this a common word?
In spoken casual conversation, people usually say 'ver' (to see) or 'darse cuenta' (to realize). You will see 'constatar' most often in news articles, science, or business meetings.