testigos
“testigos” means “witnesses” in Spanish (people who saw an event).
witnesses
Also: observers, bystanders
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La policía entrevistó a varios testigos del accidente.
A2The police interviewed several witnesses to the accident.
Necesitamos dos testigos para firmar este contrato legal.
B1We need two witnesses to sign this legal contract.
Los niños fueron testigos de cómo el perro se robó la pelota.
A2The children were witnesses to how the dog stole the ball.
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Comes from the Latin word *testicus* (related to *testis*), meaning 'witness.' It shares a root with words like 'testify' and 'testimony' in English, all relating to giving evidence.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'testigos' ever mean something other than people?
Yes, in technical or historical contexts, 'testigo' (singular) can refer to physical evidence or markers, like a 'testigo de perforación' (drill core sample) or a 'testigo mudo' (a silent witness, meaning an object that proves something happened). But in everyday conversation, it almost always means human witnesses.
Is there a difference between 'testigos' and 'espectadores'?
Yes. 'Testigos' are people who saw an event, often unexpectedly, and whose account is important (like in a crime). 'Espectadores' are simply 'spectators' or 'audience members' who were intentionally watching a show, game, or public event.