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How to Say "acknowledgment" in Spanish

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confirmación

nounA2general
Use this word when you are confirming that a message, reservation, or order has been received.

Examples

Gracias por la confirmación de mi pedido.

Thank you for the confirmation of my order.

reconocimiento

reh-koh-noh-see-mee-EN-tohre.ko.no.siˈmjento

nounB1general
Use this word when formally accepting the truth or validity of something, like a mistake, a fact, or a person's contribution.
A person smiling brightly and pointing excitedly toward another person, indicating they recognize them.

Examples

El reconocimiento de su trabajo fue un gran honor.

The acknowledgment of his work was a great honor.

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.

admisión

nounB2general
Use this word when admitting to a fact, especially something negative like guilt or a mistake.

Examples

Su admisión de la derrota fue inesperada.

His acknowledgment of defeat was unexpected.

Confirmación vs. Reconocimiento

Learners often confuse 'confirmación' and 'reconocimiento'. Remember that 'confirmación' is specifically about confirming receipt, like receiving an email or a package. 'Reconocimiento' is about accepting the truth or validity of something stated or presented.

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