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How to Say "revealed" in Spanish

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mostró

verbB1general
Use 'mostró' when 'revealed' means that information, data, or evidence became known or apparent, often through a report, study, or observation.

Examples

El informe mostró que las ventas habían caído un 10%.

The report revealed that sales had fallen 10%.

confesó

verbB1general
Use 'confesó' when 'revealed' refers to someone admitting or disclosing a hidden feeling, a secret, or something they did, often with a sense of guilt or relief.

Examples

Él confesó que se había comido el último trozo de pastel.

He confessed that he had eaten the last piece of cake.

Confusing Admission vs. Disclosure

Learners often confuse 'confesó' (confessed) with 'mostró' (showed/revealed). Remember, 'confesó' is for personal admissions of feelings or actions, while 'mostró' is for objective information becoming apparent.

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