How to Say "testimony" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “testimony” is “declaraciones” — use 'declaraciones' when referring to formal statements made by individuals, especially in legal or official proceedings..
declaraciones
deh-klah-rah-SYOH-nehs/de.kla.ɾaˈθjo.nes/
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.
evidencia
eh-vee-DEHN-seeah/eβiˈðenθja/
Examples
La policía encontró evidencia clave en la escena del crimen.
The police found key evidence at the crime scene.
No hay suficiente evidencia para culparlo.
There is not enough proof to blame him.
La evidencia muestra que el calentamiento global es real.
The evidence shows that global warming is real.
Feminine Noun
Even though it doesn't end in -ción or -dad, 'evidencia' is always feminine. Use 'la' and 'una' with it: 'la evidencia.'
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “El evidencia (using masculine article).”
Correction: Use the feminine article: 'La evidencia.' Always treat it as a feminine word.
testimonio
tes-ti-MOH-nio/tes.tiˈmo.njo/
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.
fe
/fay/ (rhymes with the English word 'day')/fe/
Examples
El abogado dio fe de la firma del contrato.
The lawyer attested to (certified) the signature on the contract.
Se presume que actuó de buena fe durante las negociaciones.
It is presumed that he acted in good faith during the negotiations.
The 'Dar Fe' Phrase
The phrase 'dar fe' is used when someone (often an official like a notary or clerk) confirms that something is true, real, or happened, giving it legal weight.
Declaraciones vs. Testimonio
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