How to Say "confirmation" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “confirmation” is “confirmación” — 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..
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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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