declarado
“declarado” means “declared” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
declared, avowed
Also: open, broken out
📝 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.
declared, testified

📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: declarado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'declarado' as an adjective?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'declaratus', which is the past form of 'declarare' (to make clear or reveal).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).

