Alegar (en. Claim)

/a.le.ˈɣaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express or make a formal statement about something.

The lawyer claimed that his client was innocent.

El abogado alegó que su cliente era inocente.

To propose arguments in defense of an opinion or theory.

Scientists claim that it is necessary to reduce pollution.

Los científicos alegan que es necesario reducir la contaminación.

To affirm or declare something as true.

She claimed to have seen an unidentified flying object.

Ella alegó haber visto un objeto volador no identificado.

From Latin 'allegare', which means 'to bring to mind' or 'to expose'.

to claim good faith

Detailing that one acts with honesty and good intention.

alegar la buena fe

to claim exonerating circumstances

Presenting a justification that eliminates responsibility.

alegar eximente

to present evidence

Presenting evidence in support of a statement.

alegar pruebas

allegation

Act of claiming or presenting a reason.

alegación

claimed

Referred to what is alleged, especially in a trial.

alegado

to plead oneself

To withdraw or hide by claiming a cause.

alegarse

Claiming without basis

You can't claim without evidence; it looks really bad.

No puedes alegar sin pruebas, se ve muy mal.

Claiming to get by

You always claim problems to avoid working.

Siempre alegas problemas para evitar trabajar.