testimonio
“testimonio” means “testimony” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
testimony
Also: account, statement
📝 In Action
El testigo dio su testimonio ante el juez después del accidente.
B1The witness gave his testimony before the judge after the accident.
Su vida es un testimonio de que todo es posible con esfuerzo.
B2His life is a testament (or testimony) that everything is possible with effort.
El sacerdote compartió un testimonio de fe con la congregación.
B1The priest shared a testimony of faith with the congregation.
evidence
Also: certified copy, proof
📝 In Action
Los restos arqueológicos son un testimonio de la antigua civilización.
C1The archaeological remains are evidence (or proof) of the ancient civilization.
Necesitas un testimonio notarial para validar la hipoteca.
B2You need a notarized document (certified copy) to validate the mortgage.
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Words that translate to "testimonio" in Spanish:
account→certified copy→evidence→proof→statement→testimony→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: testimonio
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es la mejor traducción de 'El objeto es un testimonio de la guerra'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *testimōnium*, which meant 'proof,' 'evidence,' or 'witness.' It shares the same root as the English word 'testimony.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'testimonio' only used in legal situations?
No. While it's very common in courtrooms, you can also use it to talk about personal, emotional, or religious accounts ('un testimonio de fe') or to describe an object that serves as historical proof ('un testimonio histórico').
How is 'testimonio' different from 'prueba'?
'Prueba' is a very general word for 'proof' or 'test.' 'Testimonio' is more specific, often referring to verbal evidence given by a person, or a specific type of notarized legal document.