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How to Say "acknowledgment" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “acknowledgment” is “confirmación” — use 'confirmación' when you mean the act of letting someone know that a message, request, or reservation has been received and processed..

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confirmación

nounA2general
Use 'confirmación' when you mean the act of letting someone know that a message, request, or reservation has been received and processed.

Examples

Recibí la confirmación de mi pedido por correo electrónico.

I received the confirmation of my order by email.

reconocimiento

reh-koh-noh-see-mee-EN-toh/re.ko.no.siˈmjento/

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Use 'reconocimiento' when you mean the act of accepting or admitting that something is true or valid, often publicly.
A person smiling brightly and pointing excitedly toward another person, indicating they recognize them.

Examples

El atleta hizo un reconocimiento público de su esfuerzo.

The athlete made a public acknowledgment of his effort.

Hizo un reconocimiento inmediato de su error ante la prensa.

He made an immediate acknowledgment of his mistake to the press.

El reconocimiento facial en los móviles es una tecnología muy segura.

Facial recognition on cell phones is a very secure technology.

El país le dio reconocimiento oficial al nuevo gobierno.

The country gave official recognition to the new government.

Confirmación vs. Reconocimiento

Learners often confuse 'confirmación' and 'reconocimiento' because both can translate to 'acknowledgment'. Remember that 'confirmación' is about receiving something (like an email or reservation), while 'reconocimiento' is about accepting or admitting a fact or truth.

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