evidencia
/eh-vee-DEHN-seeah/
evidence
As a noun, evidencia means evidence, referring to proof or demonstration of a fact, like a footprint left at a scene.
evidencia(noun)
evidence
?proof or demonstration of fact
,proof
?verification
testimony
?often in a legal setting
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Even though it doesn't end in -ción or -dad, 'evidencia' is always feminine. Use 'la' and 'una' with it: 'la evidencia.'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "El evidencia (using masculine article)."
Correction: Use the feminine article: 'La evidencia.' Always treat it as a feminine word.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal Contexts
In legal and official contexts, 'evidencia' is often used as a count noun, meaning it can be pluralized ('las evidencias') when referring to multiple pieces of proof.
As a verb, evidencia (he/she/it evidences) means to clearly show or reveal something.
evidencia(verb)
he/she/it evidences
?present tense, 3rd person singular
,you evidence
?present tense, formal 'usted' form
show
?to make something clear
,highlight
?to draw attention to
📝 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)
💡 Grammar Points
Regular -AR Verb
'Evidenciar' is a very straightforward verb. It follows the standard pattern for all -AR verbs, which makes its conjugations easy to learn once you know the basic endings.
The Entry Word as a Verb
The word 'evidencia' is the form used for 'he/she/it does' or for the affirmative command 'you (tú) do,' meaning 'show' or 'make clear.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Writing
Using 'evidenciar' (and its form 'evidencia') often makes your writing sound more formal and academic than using 'mostrar' (to show).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: evidencia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'evidencia' as a noun?
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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.