How to Say "amendment" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “amendment” is “modificación” — use 'modificación' for any kind of change, especially to a design or a less formal document, implying a modification rather than a strict amendment.
modificación
Examples
El arquitecto propuso una modificación al plano original.
The architect proposed a modification to the original plan.
corrección
Examples
El editor señaló una corrección necesaria en el primer capítulo.
The editor pointed out a necessary correction in the first chapter.
enmienda
en-MYEN-dahenˈmjenda
Examples
Se presentó una enmienda para mejorar la ley existente.
An amendment was presented to improve the existing law.
El Senado aprobó una enmienda a la nueva ley de educación.
The Senate approved an amendment to the new education law.
Presentaron varias enmiendas para mejorar el contrato.
They submitted several amendments to improve the contract.
La primera enmienda protege la libertad de expresión.
The first amendment protects freedom of speech.
Using 'a' for targets
When you want to say 'amendment to' something, always use the word 'a' (e.g., enmienda a la ley).
It's always feminine
Even though it ends in 'a' and refers to formal concepts, it behaves like a normal feminine word: 'una enmienda' or 'las enmiendas'.
Don't use 'para'
Mistake: “una enmienda para la ley”
Correction: una enmienda a la ley. In legal Spanish, we use 'a' to show what document is being changed.
revisión
Examples
La política de la empresa requiere una revisión anual.
The company policy requires an annual review.
Enmienda vs. Modificación
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