manifiesto
“manifiesto” means “obvious” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
obvious
Also: manifest, clear
📝 In Action
Su alegría era manifiesto ante todos los presentes.
B2His joy was obvious to everyone present.
Cometieron un error manifiesto en el cálculo de los impuestos.
C1They made a clear error in the tax calculation.
Es manifiesto que las cosas deben cambiar pronto.
B2It is evident that things must change soon.
manifesto
Also: statement
📝 In Action
El grupo de artistas publicó su manifiesto en el periódico.
C1The group of artists published their manifesto in the newspaper.
El partido político presentó su manifiesto electoral ayer.
C1The political party presented its election manifesto yesterday.
Firmaron un manifiesto en contra de la guerra.
B2They signed a manifesto against the war.
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Which of these is a correct use of 'manifiesto' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'manifestus', which literally meant 'caught in the hand'. If you catch someone with something in their hand, their guilt is 'manifest' or obvious.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'manifiesto' also a verb?
Yes! While it is primarily a noun and adjective, 'manifiesto' is also the 'yo' form of the verb 'manifestar' in the present tense (e.g., 'Yo manifiesto mi alegría' means 'I express my joy').
What is the difference between 'obvio' and 'manifiesto'?
'Obvio' is the everyday word for 'obvious'. 'Manifiesto' is much more formal and is often used in legal, political, or literary writing.
Does it mean 'manifest' like a list of passengers?
Yes, in a nautical or shipping context, a 'manifiesto de carga' is the document listing the cargo or passengers on a ship or plane.