declara
“declara” means “declares” in Spanish (official announcement).
declares, statesAlso: testifies, explains
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El gobierno declara el lunes como día festivo.
A2The government declares Monday as a holiday.
El testigo declara la verdad ante el juez.
B1The witness states the truth before the judge.
Ella declara sus impuestos cada año.
B1She declares her taxes every year.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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Quick Quiz: declara
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Which of these is the most likely person to use the word 'declara' in a formal setting?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'declarare', which means to make something clear (claro) to others.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'declara' mean the same thing as 'dice'?
Not exactly. While both involve speaking, 'declara' is much more formal, like an announcement or a legal statement, while 'dice' is for everyday talking.