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How to Say "statement" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “statement” is “expresión” — use this for a general declaration of ideas or opinions, often related to freedom of speech or a personal viewpoint..

expresiónA1

Use this for a general declaration of ideas or opinions, often related to freedom of speech or a personal viewpoint.

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oraciónA1

This refers specifically to a grammatical sentence, a complete unit of thought expressed in words, typically ending with punctuation.

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informe🔊A2

Use this for an official account or detailed description of facts, events, or findings, often written or presented formally.

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reporte🔊B1

Similar to 'informe', this is an official account of facts, often used for news reports or summaries of events.

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testimonio🔊B1

This refers to a formal declaration of fact or belief, especially one given in a legal or official context, like a witness's statement.

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exposiciónC1

Use this for a formal and detailed declaration or explanation of facts, reasons, or intentions, often in a legislative or academic setting.

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expresión

nounA1formal
Use this for a general declaration of ideas or opinions, often related to freedom of speech or a personal viewpoint.

Examples

La libertad de expresión es fundamental en una democracia.

Freedom of expression is fundamental in a democracy.

oración

nounA1formal
This refers specifically to a grammatical sentence, a complete unit of thought expressed in words, typically ending with punctuation.

Examples

Cada oración debe terminar con un punto final.

Every sentence must end with a period.

informe

in-FOR-meh/inˈfoɾme/

nounA2formal
Use this for an official account or detailed description of facts, events, or findings, often written or presented formally.
A high-quality illustration of a person's hands holding a thick, official blue folder or binder on a clean wooden desk, symbolizing an official document.

Examples

El director ha solicitado un informe detallado sobre el accidente.

The director has requested a detailed report about the accident.

Tienes que entregar el informe al final del día.

You have to hand in the report at the end of the day.

Según el informe meteorológico, lloverá mañana.

According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.

Gender Check

Even though many nouns ending in '-e' can be feminine, 'informe' is always masculine (el informe).

Mixing up 'Informe' and 'Información'

Mistake: “Pedí un informe para la reunión. (Meaning 'I requested a piece of data').”

Correction: Pedí un informe (the document) o Pedí información (the data) para la reunión. The noun 'informe' is the physical or electronic document itself.

reporte

/reh-POR-teh//reˈpoɾte/

nounB1formal
Similar to 'informe', this is an official account of facts, often used for news reports or summaries of events.
A simple, thick manila file folder, securely tied shut with a piece of red string, representing a formal report or summary document.

Examples

El noticiero dio un reporte especial sobre la tormenta de anoche.

The news broadcast gave a special report about last night's storm.

Necesito entregar el reporte de gastos antes del viernes.

I need to turn in the expense report before Friday.

Si ves algo sospechoso, haz un reporte a la policía inmediatamente.

If you see anything suspicious, make a report to the police immediately.

Gender Rule

Even though 'reporte' ends in '-e', it is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el reporte' or 'un reporte'.

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Usando 'Yo reporte' para decir 'I report' (using the noun instead of the verb).”

Correction: Use the verb form: 'Yo reporto' (I report). Remember, 'reporte' is the document itself, not the action.

testimonio

tes-ti-MOH-nio/tes.tiˈmo.njo/

nounB1formal
This refers to a formal declaration of fact or belief, especially one given in a legal or official context, like a witness's statement.
A man stands in a simple setting, speaking clearly with an open hand gesture, offering a statement to another person who is seated and listening attentively.

Examples

El testigo dio su testimonio ante el juez después del accidente.

The witness gave his testimony before the judge after the accident.

Su vida es un testimonio de que todo es posible con esfuerzo.

His life is a testament (or testimony) that everything is possible with effort.

El sacerdote compartió un testimonio de fe con la congregación.

The priest shared a testimony of faith with the congregation.

Always Masculine

Since 'testimonio' ends in '-o', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el testimonio'.

Confusing Gender

Mistake: “La testimonio”

Correction: El testimonio. Even though it relates to 'la persona' (the person), the word itself is masculine.

exposición

nounC1formal
Use this for a formal and detailed declaration or explanation of facts, reasons, or intentions, often in a legislative or academic setting.

Examples

La exposición de motivos del nuevo proyecto de ley fue muy clara.

The statement of reasons for the new bill was very clear.

Informal vs. Formal Declarations

Learners often confuse 'expresión' (expression of ideas) with 'exposición' (formal explanation of facts) or 'informe'/'reporte' (official accounts). Remember that 'expresión' is broader and can be informal, while the others imply a more structured and official presentation of information.

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