How to Say "testament" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “testament” is “testamento” — use 'testamento' when referring to a formal legal document outlining the distribution of one's assets after death, or a division of the Bible..
testamento
/tes-ta-MEN-to//tɛstaˈmɛnto/
Examples
El abuelo dejó todo en su testamento a sus hijos.
The grandfather left everything in his will to his children.
El Nuevo Testamento contiene los evangelios.
The New Testament contains the gospels.
Su vida es un testamento de fe y dedicación.
His life is a testament to faith and dedication.
Capitalization
When referring to the religious books, 'Testamento' is usually capitalized in Spanish, just like in English, to show it is a proper name.
testigo
tes-TEE-goh/tesˈti.ɣo/
Examples
Las pirámides son un testigo de la avanzada civilización egipcia.
The pyramids are a testament to the advanced Egyptian civilization.
Estas ruinas son el testigo de la grandeza del antiguo imperio.
These ruins are the testament to the greatness of the ancient empire.
El cuadro es un testigo mudo de las costumbres de la época.
The painting is a silent witness (or relic) of the customs of the era.
Metaphorical Usage
Here, 'testigo' is used figuratively, meaning an inanimate object or idea that serves the function of a witness by showing or proving something.
Using 'testamento' for 'proof'
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