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How to Say "proved" in Spanish

The Spanish word forprovedis demostradoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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when used with 'haber' (e.g., 'have proved')
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Examples

Hemos demostrado mucha paciencia con este proyecto.

We have shown a lot of patience with this project.

¿Quién había demostrado que esto era posible antes que tú?

Who had proved that this was possible before you?

Forming Perfect Tenses

When used with the verb 'haber' (to have), 'demostrado' always stays the same, regardless of who is doing the action: 'Yo he demostrado', 'Ellos han demostrado'.

The 'To Be' Switch

When used with 'ser' (to be), 'demostrado' changes its ending to match the subject, just like an adjective: 'La teoría fue demostrada'.

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