How to Say "to state" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to state” is “expresar” — use 'expresar' when you are stating an opinion, feeling, or fact, focusing on conveying an internal thought or emotion..
expresar
eks-preh-SAHR/eks.pɾeˈsaɾ/
Examples
Quiero expresar mi gratitud por tu ayuda.
I want to express my gratitude for your help.
Ella expresó una opinión muy fuerte sobre el tema.
She stated a very strong opinion on the topic.
Es difícil expresar exactamente lo que siento.
It is difficult to express exactly what I feel.
Regular -AR Verb
This verb follows the simplest pattern for Spanish verbs ending in -ar. Just remove the -ar and add the standard endings (like -o, -as, -a, etc.).
Transitive Use
When you use 'expresar,' you almost always need to say what you are expressing (the direct object): expresar [algo].
mencionar
men-sio-NAR/menθjoˈnaɾ/
Examples
Por favor, no menciones mi nombre en la reunión.
Please, don't mention my name in the meeting.
Ella mencionó que iba a viajar a Chile el próximo mes.
She mentioned that she was going to travel to Chile next month.
El informe menciona varios errores en el proceso.
The report mentions several errors in the process.
Regular -AR Verb
This is a regular verb, meaning its endings follow the standard pattern for all verbs that end in -ar. Once you know the pattern, you can conjugate 'mencionar' in any tense easily.
Direct Object Needed
In Spanish, you almost always need to mention what is being mentioned. 'Menciono' (I mention) is usually followed by the thing or person: 'Menciono el problema' (I mention the problem).
Using 'a' unnecessarily
Mistake: “Voy a mencionar a esto.”
Correction: Voy a mencionar esto. ('Mencionar' does not usually take the preposition 'a' unless you are mentioning a person, which is optional: 'Menciona (a) Juan.')
Expresar vs. Mencionar
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