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testamento

tes-ta-MEN-to/tɛstaˈmɛnto/

“testamento” means “will” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

will

Also: last will and testament
NounmB2
A rolled scroll of parchment, representing a legal will, tied securely with a red ribbon and resting on a simple wooden desk next to a black quill pen.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo dejó todo por escrito en su testamento.

B1

My grandfather left everything written down in his will.

Es crucial hacer un testamento si tienes bienes o propiedades.

B2

It is crucial to make a will if you have assets or properties.

El abogado leyó el testamento frente a toda la familia.

B2

The lawyer read the will in front of the whole family.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer testamento – to make a will
  • abrir el testamento – to read/open the will

Testament

Also: covenant
NounmC1formal
A large, thick, closed book with a heavy leather cover and a simple embossed gold cross design, representing a Testament, resting on a stone pedestal.

📝 In Action

El Nuevo Testamento contiene los evangelios.

C1

The New Testament contains the gospels.

Su vida es un testamento de fe y dedicación.

C2

His life is a testament to faith and dedication.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • Antiguo Testamento – Old Testament
  • Nuevo Testamento – New Testament

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "testamento" in Spanish:

covenant→testament→will→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: testamento

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'testamento' in its most common, everyday legal sense?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
testamentario(testamentary (related to a will)) — Adjective
testar(to make a will) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin word *testamentum*, which meant 'a witness' or 'a solemn declaration.' It is related to the idea of someone declaring their final wishes or a formal agreement being witnessed.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: testamentItalian: testamento

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'testamento' and 'herencia'?

'Testamento' is the physical legal document (the will) that contains instructions. 'Herencia' is the actual inheritance—the money, property, or assets that are received after someone dies.