How to Say "proofs" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “proofs” is “evidencias” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El detective recogió todas las evidencias del crimen.
The detective collected all the evidence of the crime.
Las evidencias mostraron que la hipótesis era correcta.
The proofs showed that the hypothesis was correct.
Necesitamos más evidencias para tomar una decisión final.
We need more evidence to make a final decision.
Always Plural in English Translation
Even though 'evidencias' is plural in Spanish, its most common English translation, 'evidence,' is often treated as uncountable (singular) in English. Think of it as 'pieces of evidence'.
Confusing Evidencia vs. Prueba
Mistake: “Using 'evidencia' when referring to a general test or trial (e.g., 'la evidencia de manejo').”
Correction: Use 'prueba' for general tests or trials. 'Evidencia' specifically refers to factual proof.
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