evidencia
“evidencia” means “evidence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
evidence, proof
Also: testimony
📝 In Action
La policía encontró evidencia clave en la escena del crimen.
A2The police found key evidence at the crime scene.
No hay suficiente evidencia para culparlo.
B1There is not enough proof to blame him.
La evidencia muestra que el calentamiento global es real.
B2The evidence shows that global warming is real.
he/she/it evidences, you evidence
Also: show, highlight
📝 In Action
Su comportamiento evidencia que está nervioso.
B1His behavior shows (evidences) that he is nervous.
El informe evidencia la necesidad de un cambio.
B2The report highlights the need for a change.
¡Evidencia tu conocimiento en el examen!
B1Show your knowledge on the exam! (Tú imperative)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: evidencia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'evidencia' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word 'evidentia,' meaning 'quality of being obvious or clear,' which itself comes from 'videre' (to see). This history reflects its meaning today: something that can clearly be seen or proven.
First recorded: Mid 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'evidencia' countable or uncountable?
Generally, 'evidencia' is used as an uncountable noun in the singular, much like 'evidence' in English ('La evidencia es fuerte' - The evidence is strong). However, especially in legal or scientific contexts, the plural form 'evidencias' is common when referring to specific, separate pieces of proof (e.g., 'Recogieron varias evidencias' - They collected several pieces of evidence).
How is 'evidencia' related to 'evidente'?
They come from the same root! 'Evidencia' is the 'proof' (the thing), while 'evidente' is the adjective meaning 'obvious' or 'clear' (the description). If something is 'evidente,' it means the 'evidencia' is strong.