declarado
/deh-klah-RAH-doh/
declared
The red wax seal on the scroll shows that something has been officially declared.
declarado(adjective)
declared
?officially stated or recognized
,avowed
?someone who openly admits to a belief or status
open
?an obvious or manifest state, like an 'open' war
,broken out
?specifically used for fires or epidemics that have started
📝 In Action
Él es un enemigo declarado de la injusticia.
B1He is a declared enemy of injustice.
Los bomberos intentan controlar el incendio declarado en el bosque.
B2The firefighters are trying to control the fire that broke out in the forest.
Ella es una admiradora declarada de tu trabajo.
B2She is an avowed admirer of your work.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching Gender and Number
Since this word is describing something, it must match the noun. Use 'declarado' for a man, 'declarada' for a woman, and add an 's' for plurals.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Fires
In news reports, you will often hear 'incendio declarado.' This doesn't mean the fire spoke; it means the fire is officially recognized as active and spreading.
The person has just declared their message to the world.
📝 In Action
El gobierno ha declarado el estado de emergencia.
B1The government has declared a state of emergency.
El testigo ya ha declarado ante el juez.
B2The witness has already testified before the judge.
💡 Grammar Points
The Past Participle
'Declarado' is the form used with 'haber' to talk about things that have happened. In this case, it never changes its ending.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Keeping it Neutral
Mistake: "Ellas han declaradas la verdad."
Correction: Ellas han declarado la verdad. When used with 'haber' (have), the word always ends in -o.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: declarado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'declarado' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'declarado' always mean 'declared' in English?
Mostly yes, but in the context of fires or diseases, it often translates as 'broken out' or 'active'.
When should I use 'declarada' instead?
Use 'declarada' whenever you are describing a feminine noun, such as 'una guerra declarada' (a declared war).