declaración
Hizo una declaración pública sobre el caso.
He made a public statement about the case.
A formal or official statement or announcement.
La declaración del testigo fue crucial para el juicio.
The witness's statement was crucial to the trial.
El presidente hizo una declaración sobre la crisis económica.
The president made a statement about the economic crisis.
In legal contexts, often refers to a sworn statement.
The act of declaring or announcing something.
La declaración de impuestos es obligatoria cada año.
Tax declaration is mandatory every year.
Common in financial and administrative contexts.
Expression of love or affection.
Le escribió una declaración de amor en una carta.
He wrote her a love declaration in a letter.
Poetic or romantic usage.
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
Remember 'declaración jurada' for sworn statements and 'declaración de impuestos' for tax returns. These are frequently used in formal and legal contexts.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'declaración' in formal settings (legal, financial). For casual announcements, consider 'anuncio' or 'comunicado'.
Word Origin
From Latin *declaratio*, from *declarare* (to declare), composed of *de-* (down, away) + *clarare* (to make clear).
Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'declaración' is widely used in legal, financial, and formal contexts. The verb form 'declarar' is common in everyday speech.