How to Say "circumstantial evidence" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “circumstantial evidence” is “indicio” — C1 level.
Examples
La policía encontró indicios de ADN en la habitación.
The police found traces of DNA in the room.
Existen indicios suficientes para iniciar un juicio.
There is sufficient circumstantial evidence to start a trial.
Buscaban cualquier indicio que los llevara al culpable.
They were looking for any clue that would lead them to the culprit.
Using with 'de'
To say what the clue is about, follow it with 'de'. For example: 'indicio de culpabilidad' (sign of guilt).
Evidence vs. Proof
Mistake: “Thinking 'indicio' means absolute proof.”
Correction: In legal Spanish, an 'indicio' is a clue or suggestion, while a 'prueba' is solid proof. Don't use 'indicio' if the matter is already proven 100%.
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