How to Say "amendment" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “amendment” is “corrección” — use 'corrección' when referring to a formal change made to a document, text, or statement, often to fix an error or improve accuracy..
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corrección
nounB1formal
Use 'corrección' when referring to a formal change made to a document, text, or statement, often to fix an error or improve accuracy.
Examples
La única corrección que recibí fue sobre la fecha.
The only amendment I received was about the date.
revisión
nounA2formal
Use 'revisión' when referring to a formal change or update to a rule, law, or a piece of work that is being reviewed for potential modifications.
Examples
Necesito una revisión final de mi tesis antes de entregarla.
I need a final amendment to my thesis before handing it in.
Corrección vs. Revisión
Learners often confuse 'corrección' and 'revisión' because both mean 'change'. Remember that 'corrección' is typically for fixing errors in existing text, while 'revisión' implies a more thorough review for potential updates or modifications, especially to rules or laws.
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