declaraciones
/deh-klah-rah-SYOH-nehs/
statements
Depicting official remarks or public statements (declaraciones).
declaraciones(noun)
statements
?official or public remarks
,testimony
?in a legal setting
remarks
?comments made publicly
📝 In Action
Las declaraciones del presidente causaron controversia.
B1The president's statements caused controversy.
El juez escuchó las declaraciones de los testigos.
B2The judge listened to the witnesses' testimony.
Ella se negó a hacer declaraciones a la prensa.
B1She refused to make statements to the press.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural in This Context
When talking about official remarks or testimony, the plural form 'declaraciones' is almost always used, even if the English translation uses a singular idea like 'testimony' or 'statement'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular/Plural
Mistake: "Using 'una declaración' when referring to a set of public comments."
Correction: Use 'las declaraciones' for the collection of remarks, or 'un comentario' for a single, specific comment.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on Formal Use
Save 'declaraciones' for formal, legal, or political speech. For casual comments or things you say to friends, use 'comentarios' or 'dichos'.
Illustrating the yearly filing of government documents, or tax returns (declaraciones).
declaraciones(noun)
tax returns
?the documents filed yearly with the government
tax filings
?general term for submitted tax paperwork
📝 In Action
Tenemos que presentar nuestras declaraciones antes de abril.
B2We have to file our tax returns before April.
La agencia revisó las declaraciones de la empresa.
C1The agency reviewed the company's tax filings.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
If you hear 'declaraciones' near words like 'hacienda' (treasury) or 'impuestos' (taxes), it almost certainly means 'tax returns'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specific Filing Term
The full term is often 'declaración de impuestos' (singular), but the plural 'declaraciones' is frequently used as shorthand for the annual filing process.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: declaraciones
Question 1 of 2
Which English word is the best translation for 'declaraciones' in the sentence: 'El contador preparó las declaraciones anuales.'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'declaraciones' almost always used in the plural?
Whether referring to public statements or tax filings, 'declaraciones' usually implies a collection of pieces of information, remarks, or documents, rather than just one single item. It's often used collectively, like saying 'the proceedings' or 'the official remarks' in English.