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declaraciones

deh-klah-rah-SYOH-nehs/de.kla.ɾaˈθjo.nes/

nounB1formal
Use 'declaraciones' when referring to formal comments or statements, especially those made publicly or in an official capacity.
A person stands at a simple wooden podium, speaking into a black microphone, representing an official public statement.

Examples

Las declaraciones del presidente causaron controversia.

The president's statements caused controversy.

El juez escuchó las declaraciones de los testigos.

The judge listened to the witnesses' testimony.

Ella se negó a hacer declaraciones a la prensa.

She refused to make statements to the press.

Always Plural in This Context

When talking about official remarks or testimony, the plural form 'declaraciones' is almost always used, even if the English translation uses a singular idea like 'testimony' or 'statement'.

Confusing Singular/Plural

Mistake: “Using 'una declaración' when referring to a set of public comments.”

Correction: Use 'las declaraciones' for the collection of remarks, or 'un comentario' for a single, specific comment.

observa

/ohb-sehr-vah//oβˈseɾ.βa/

verbB2
Use 'observa' (the third-person singular present tense of 'observar') when someone is stating or commenting on a fact, often in a more analytical or observational manner.
A friendly character is pointing towards a rainbow in the sky while speaking to a companion, illustrating the act of making a remark or comment.

Examples

El comité observa que los costos han excedido el presupuesto original.

The committee remarks that the costs have exceeded the original budget.

Observa con calma las inconsistencias en el documento.

Calmly point out (command) the inconsistencies in the document.

Formal Statement

In this meaning, 'observa' is often followed by 'que' and introduces a formal statement or finding, similar to 'notes that' or 'states that'.

Noun vs. Verb Confusion

Learners often confuse 'declaraciones' (noun) with 'observa' (verb). Remember that 'declaraciones' refers to the statements themselves, while 'observa' is the action of making a remark or observation.

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