Aserto (en. Assertion)

/aˈser.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A categorical statement presented as true.
The speaker's assertion was convincing and well received by the audience.
El aserto del orador fue convincente y bien recibido por el público.
A statement that does not allow for discussion.
His assertion about the political situation was indisputable.
Su aserto sobre la situación política era indiscutible.
The expression of a belief declared with certainty.
He made an assertion about his ability to solve the problem.
Hizo un aserto sobre su capacidad para resolver el problema.

Etymology

From Latin 'assertum', participle of 'asserere', which means to affirm.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make an assertion
To produce a firm statement.
hacer un aserto
categorical assertion
Categorical and clear statement.
aserto rotundo
state an assertion
To present an assertion to others.
enunciar un aserto

Related Words

assertiveness
Ability to express opinions and needs firmly and respectfully.
asertividad
to affirm
To say something with certainty.
afirmar
proposition
A statement presented to be considered.
proposición

Slang Meanings

Baseless assertion
His assertion was just a rumor that had been exaggerated.
Su aserto era solo un rumor que se había exagerado.
Controversial statement
The assertion he made caused a lot of controversy among his followers.
El aserto que hizo causó mucha controversia entre sus seguidores.