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How to Say "statements" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “statements” is “declaraciones” — use 'declaraciones' when referring to official or public remarks, announcements, or testimonies, whether spoken or written..

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declaraciones

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

nounB1formal
Use 'declaraciones' when referring to official or public remarks, announcements, or testimonies, whether spoken or written.
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.

facturas

fak-TOO-rahs/fakˈtuɾas/

nounA1
Use 'facturas' exclusively for financial records, bills, or invoices that detail amounts owed for goods or services.
A scroll tied with a red ribbon lying on a wooden desk next to a small, neat stack of gold coins, symbolizing an invoice.

Examples

Olvidé pagar las facturas de agua y luz este mes.

I forgot to pay the water and electricity bills this month.

Por favor, guarda todas las facturas para el contador.

Please save all the invoices for the accountant.

Las facturas electrónicas facilitan mucho el trabajo.

Electronic invoices make the work much easier.

Gender Alert

Remember that factura is always feminine, so you must use feminine words with it, like las facturas (the bills) or muchas facturas (many bills).

Using 'Bill' for Everything

Mistake: “Using *la cuenta* when you mean a formal business invoice.”

Correction: Use *factura* specifically for official, detailed business invoices, often required for taxes. *Cuenta* is usually for restaurant checks or bank accounts.

Declaraciones vs. Facturas

The most common mistake is using 'declaraciones' when you actually mean 'facturas' (bills). Remember that 'declaraciones' are about communication or announcements, while 'facturas' are strictly financial documents.

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