declaración
“declaración” means “statement” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
statement, declaration
Also: announcement
📝 In Action
El presidente hizo una declaración sobre la nueva ley.
A2The president made a statement about the new law.
Su declaración de amor fue muy emotiva.
B1His declaration of love was very emotional.
Necesitamos una declaración oficial del departamento.
B2We need an official statement from the department.
testimony, deposition
Also: sworn statement
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La policía tomó la declaración del testigo clave.
B2The police took the testimony/statement of the key witness.
Ella tuvo que firmar una declaración jurada.
C1She had to sign a sworn statement (affidavit).
tax return, tax filing
Also: customs declaration
📝 In Action
Olvidé presentar mi declaración de impuestos a tiempo.
B2I forgot to file my tax return on time.
La declaración de la renta es obligatoria cada año.
C1The income tax filing is mandatory every year.
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Words that translate to "declaración" in Spanish:
customs declaration→declaration→deposition→tax filing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: declaración
Question 1 of 1
Which meaning of 'declaración' is used in the following sentence: 'Mi jefe quiere una declaración sobre el incidente antes de mañana.'
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Comes directly from the verb 'declarar,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'dēclārāre,' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to reveal.' It arrived in Spanish relatively early, keeping the core meaning of making something public or official.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'declaración' and the verb 'declarar'?
'Declaración' is the noun—the thing that is said or the document itself (the statement). 'Declarar' is the action verb, meaning 'to state,' 'to announce,' or 'to testify.' The noun is the result of the verb.
Can 'declaración' be used for casual statements?
No, 'declaración' carries a weight of formality, seriousness, or officialdom. For casual talk, use words like 'comentario' (comment) or 'lo que dijo' (what he/she said).