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corroborar

ko-rro-bo-RAHRkoroβoˈɾaɾ

“corroborar” means “to corroborate” in Spanish (confirming a statement or theory with evidence).

to corroborate, to confirm

Also: to back up, to validate
VerbB2regular arformal
A detective comparing a physical fingerprint on a glass to a printed evidence card, showing a perfect match.
gerundcorroborando
past Participlecorroborado
infinitivecorroborar

📝 In Action

El ADN sirvió para corroborar la identidad del sospechoso.

B2

The DNA served to corroborate the suspect's identity.

Varios testigos pueden corroborar mi versión de los hechos.

B2

Several witnesses can back up my version of the events.

Los resultados del experimento corroboran nuestra hipótesis inicial.

C1

The experiment results confirm our initial hypothesis.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desmentir (to refute/deny)
  • refutar (to disprove)

Common Collocations

  • corroborar una sospecha – to confirm a suspicion
  • corroborar los datos – to validate the data
  • corroborar por completo – to fully corroborate

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yocorroborara
túcorroboraras
él/ella/ustedcorroborara
nosotroscorroboráramos
vosotroscorroborarais
ellos/ellas/ustedescorroboraran

Present Subjunctive

yocorrobore
túcorrobores
él/ella/ustedcorrobore
nosotroscorroboremos
vosotroscorroboréis
ellos/ellas/ustedescorroboren

Indicative

Preterite

yocorroboré
túcorroboraste
él/ella/ustedcorroboró
nosotroscorroboramos
vosotroscorroborasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedescorroboraron

Imperfect

yocorroboraba
túcorroborabas
él/ella/ustedcorroboraba
nosotroscorroborábamos
vosotroscorroborabais
ellos/ellas/ustedescorroboraban

Present

yocorroboro
túcorroboras
él/ella/ustedcorrobora
nosotroscorroboramos
vosotroscorroboráis
ellos/ellas/ustedescorroboran
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Words that translate to "corroborar" in Spanish:

to confirm→to corroborate→to validate→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: corroborar

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the most natural context for 'corroborar'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
corroboración(corroboration) — Noun
corroborado(corroborated/confirmed) — Adjective
corroborativo(corroborative) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'corroborare', which means 'to strengthen'. It combines 'com-' (together) and 'robur' (oak or strength).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: corroborateItalian: corroborare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'corroborar' used for everyday things?

Not usually. For confirming a hotel reservation or a dinner date, 'confirmar' is much more natural. 'Corroborar' sounds very serious and official.

Does it need the word 'con' (with) after it?

No. You 'corroborar algo' (corroborate something) directly. For example: 'Él corroboró mi coartada' (He corroborated my alibi).

Is this word the same in Latin America and Spain?

Yes, its meaning and formal usage are consistent across all Spanish-speaking countries.