declara
deh-KLAH-rah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Two-in-One Form
'Declara' can be a statement (He/she declares) or a command (Declare!). You can tell which is which by the context of the sentence.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Declarar' with 'Decir'
Mistake: "Using 'declara' for everyday speaking."
Correction: Use 'declara' for formal or serious statements; use 'dice' for just saying something casual.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Feelings
Use 'se declara' (with the 'se' word) when someone is confessing their love or proposing to someone.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: declara
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the most likely person to use the word 'declara' in a formal setting?
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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.