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How to Say "statement" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “statement” is “declaración” — use 'declaración' for a formal announcement, either spoken or written, especially in a public or official context.

declaraciónA2

Use 'declaración' for a formal announcement, either spoken or written, especially in a public or official context.

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informe🔊A2

Choose 'informe' when you need an official, detailed account or report of facts, events, or a situation.

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reporte🔊B1

Use 'reporte' for an official account of facts, often used in journalistic or news contexts.

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afirmaciónB1

Use 'afirmación' when referring to a factual claim, assertion, or declaration that something is true.

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extracto🔊B2

Choose 'extracto' specifically for a financial or bank statement, a summary of transactions.

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testimonio🔊B1

Use 'testimonio' when referring to a formal declaration given as evidence, typically in a legal setting.

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exposiciónC1

Use 'exposición' for a formal and detailed declaration or explanation of facts, often in a written document like a bill.

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manifiesto🔊C1

Choose 'manifiesto' for a formal public announcement or declaration of principles, intentions, or views, often from a group.

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proposiciónC1

Use 'proposición' specifically in the context of logic or mathematics for a statement that can be judged as true or false.

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expresiónA1

While 'expresión' can mean 'expression', in a very specific, often political or legal context, it can refer to a formal declaration, like freedom of speech ('libertad de expresión').

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oraciónA1

Use 'oración' only when referring to a grammatical sentence, a basic unit of written text.

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declaración

nounA2formal
Use 'declaración' for a formal announcement, either spoken or written, especially in a public or official context.

Examples

El presidente hizo una declaración sobre la nueva ley.

The president made a statement about the new law.

informe

in-FOR-mehinˈfoɾme

nounA2formal
Choose 'informe' when you need an official, detailed account or report of facts, events, or a situation.
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-tehreˈpoɾte

nounB1formal
Use 'reporte' for an official account of facts, often used in journalistic or news contexts.
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.

afirmación

nounB1
Use 'afirmación' when referring to a factual claim, assertion, or declaration that something is true.

Examples

Su afirmación sobre el clima sorprendió a todos.

His statement about the weather surprised everyone.

extracto

ex-TRAK-toheksˈtɾakto

nounB2formal
Choose 'extracto' specifically for a financial or bank statement, a summary of transactions.
A stack of folded paper documents and a gold coin on a wooden table.

Examples

Puedo descargar el extracto bancario desde la aplicación.

I can download the bank statement from the app.

Recibí el extracto de mi tarjeta de crédito ayer.

I received my credit card statement yesterday.

Revise su extracto para ver si hay errores.

Check your statement for errors.

Bank Vocabulary

While 'extracto' works, in many Latin American countries, people prefer the phrase 'estado de cuenta'.

False Friend Confusion

Mistake: “Saying 'declaración' for a bank statement.”

Correction: Use 'extracto bancario'. 'Declaración' is usually for taxes (declaración de impuestos).

testimonio

tes-ti-MOH-niotes.tiˈmo.njo

nounB1formal
Use 'testimonio' when referring to a formal declaration given as evidence, typically in a legal setting.
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 'exposición' for a formal and detailed declaration or explanation of facts, often in a written document like a bill.

Examples

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

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

manifiesto

mah-nee-FYEHS-tohma.niˈfjes.to

nounC1formal
Choose 'manifiesto' for a formal public announcement or declaration of principles, intentions, or views, often from a group.
A person standing on a wooden box in a park, holding up a large unrolled scroll.

Examples

El grupo de artistas publicó su manifiesto en el periódico.

The group of artists published their manifesto in the newspaper.

El partido político presentó su manifiesto electoral ayer.

The political party presented its election manifesto yesterday.

Firmaron un manifiesto en contra de la guerra.

They signed a manifesto against the war.

Masculine Noun

This word is always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it: 'el manifiesto'.

Spelling check

Mistake: “Writing 'manifesto' (English spelling).”

Correction: In Spanish, it must end in '-esto': 'manifiesto'.

proposición

nounC1formal
Use 'proposición' specifically in the context of logic or mathematics for a statement that can be judged as true or false.

Examples

En lógica, una proposición puede ser verdadera o falsa.

In logic, a statement can be true or false.

expresión

nounA1formal
While 'expresión' can mean 'expression', in a very specific, often political or legal context, it can refer to a formal declaration, like freedom of speech ('libertad de expresión').

Examples

La libertad de expresión es fundamental en una democracia.

Freedom of expression is fundamental in a democracy.

oración

nounA1formal
Use 'oración' only when referring to a grammatical sentence, a basic unit of written text.

Examples

Cada oración debe terminar con un punto final.

Every sentence must end with a period.

Declaración vs. Informe vs. Afirmación

Learners often confuse 'declaración', 'informe', and 'afirmación'. Remember that 'declaración' is for announcements, 'informe' is for detailed accounts, and 'afirmación' is for a simple factual claim. Don't use 'declaración' for a simple assertion or 'informe' for a public announcement.

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