declaraciones
“declaraciones” means “statements” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
statements, testimony
Also: remarks
📝 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.
tax returns
Also: tax filings
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "declaraciones" in Spanish:
remarks→statements→tax filings→tax returns→testimony→✏️ 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *declarare*, meaning 'to make clear' or 'to reveal'. It has always been associated with making something public or official.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.