testigo
“testigo” means “witness” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
witness
Also: eyewitness, bystander
📝 In Action
Necesitamos encontrar al único testigo del accidente.
A2We need to find the only witness to the accident.
La testigo describió exactamente lo que vio en la calle.
B1The witness described exactly what she saw in the street.
Fuiste testigo de todo, ¿qué ocurrió realmente?
A2You were a witness to everything, what really happened?
indicator light
Also: warning light, telltale
📝 In Action
Se me encendió el testigo de la batería mientras conducía.
B1The battery warning light came on while I was driving.
El manual explica qué significa cada testigo del panel de control.
B2The manual explains what each indicator light on the control panel means.
testament
Also: remnant, living proof
📝 In Action
Estas ruinas son el testigo de la grandeza del antiguo imperio.
C1These ruins are the testament to the greatness of the ancient empire.
El cuadro es un testigo mudo de las costumbres de la época.
C2The painting is a silent witness (or relic) of the customs of the era.
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Words that translate to "testigo" in Spanish:
bystander→eyewitness→indicator light→living proof→remnant→telltale→testament→warning light→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: testigo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'testigo' to refer to an indicator on a machine?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *testis*, which meant 'witness.' The word's meaning has remained constant throughout its history, referring either to a person who provides evidence or the evidence itself.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'female witness'?
The standard and highly preferred form is 'la testigo'. Although 'la testiga' is sometimes heard, especially informally, 'la testigo' is the correct and safest choice in all contexts.
Can 'testigo' mean 'proof' or 'evidence'?
Yes, but usually in a formal, figurative, or historical sense. For everyday use, you should stick to 'prueba' or 'evidencia' when you just mean 'proof' in general. 'Testigo' is usually reserved for a tangible item or artifact that stands as a lasting sign of something.