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How to Say "admitted" in Spanish

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confesó

verbB1general
Use this word when someone admits to doing something wrong, revealing a secret, or acknowledging a fault.

Examples

Él confesó que se había comido el último trozo de pastel.

He confessed that he had eaten the last piece of cake.

reconoció

verbB1general
Use this word when someone acknowledges that something is true or accepts responsibility, often after initial denial or doubt.

Examples

Ella me reconoció por mi voz.

She recognized me by my voice.

internado

een-tehr-NAH-doh/interˈnaðo/

adjectiveB1medical
Use this word when referring to a patient who is staying in a hospital or clinic for treatment.
A person resting comfortably in a clean hospital bed with a small bedside table and a window.

Examples

El paciente sigue internado en la unidad de cuidados intensivos.

The patient remains admitted in the intensive care unit.

Ella estuvo internada durante tres días por una infección.

She was hospitalized for three days due to an infection.

Matching Gender

When using this as a description, remember to change the ending: 'él está internado' but 'ella está internada'.

Internado vs. Enterrado

Mistake: “Using 'enterrado' when you mean admitted.”

Correction: Say 'internado'. 'Enterrado' means buried!

Confessing vs. Acknowledging

Learners often confuse 'confesó' and 'reconoció'. 'Confesó' is typically for admitting wrongdoing or secrets, while 'reconoció' is for acknowledging a fact or truth, sometimes after being presented with evidence.

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