enmienda
“enmienda” means “amendment” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
amendment
Also: correction
📝 In Action
El Senado aprobó una enmienda a la nueva ley de educación.
B2The Senate approved an amendment to the new education law.
Presentaron varias enmiendas para mejorar el contrato.
B2They submitted several amendments to improve the contract.
La primera enmienda protege la libertad de expresión.
C1The first amendment protects freedom of speech.
mending
Also: rectification
📝 In Action
El prisionero no mostró ningún propósito de enmienda.
C1The prisoner showed no intention of mending his ways.
Espero una pronta enmienda de su conducta.
C2I expect a prompt correction of his behavior.
Hizo una enmienda total de su vida tras el accidente.
C2He completely turned his life around after the accident.
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'emendare', which combines 'ex' (out of) and 'menda' (fault or blemish). It literally means to take the faults out of something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enmienda' only used for laws?
While it's most famous for laws (like the US Constitution's amendments), it can also refer to correcting any written text or even someone's personal behavior.
How is it different from 'corrección'?
'Corrección' is very general. 'Enmienda' is more formal and often implies a legal process or a deep moral change.
Is it a common word in daily conversation?
Not usually. You'll hear it in the news or read it in formal documents, but in a casual chat with friends, people usually say 'cambio' or 'arreglo'.