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How to Say "confirmation" in Spanish

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confirmación

nounA2general
Use this word for the act of verifying or verifying that something is true, settled, or has been approved, such as a booking or an appointment.

Examples

Recibí la confirmación de mi vuelo para mañana.

I received the confirmation of my flight for tomorrow.

confirmación

nounB1religious
Use this specific sense for the religious sacrament or ceremony where a person reaffirms their faith, often performed by a bishop.

Examples

La ceremonia de confirmación fue muy emotiva.

The confirmation ceremony was very moving.

demostración

nounB1formal
Choose this word when you mean a formal validation, proof, or clear showing of something, like the quality of a team or the truth of a statement.

Examples

Sus resultados son una demostración de su arduo trabajo.

His results are a demonstration of his hard work.

Confirmación vs. Demostración

Learners often mistakenly use 'demostración' when they simply mean a booking confirmation. Remember, 'confirmación' is for verifying facts or events, while 'demostración' implies a more formal proof or showing of something's existence or quality.

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