Declaraciones (en. Statements)
/de.kla.raˈθjo.nes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Formal manifestations of a fact or intention.
The president's statements were very controversial.
Las declaraciones del presidente fueron muy controversiales.
Documents that express relevant information.
You must submit your tax declarations before the deadline.
Debes presentar tus declaraciones fiscales antes de la fecha límite.
Public communications made by individuals about specific situations.
The witnesses' statements helped in the investigation.
Las declaraciones de los testigos ayudaron en la investigación.
Etymology
From the Latin 'declaratio', which means the action of declaring.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sworn statements
Documents that affirm the veracity of certain information under oath.
declaraciones juradas
tax declarations
Reports that taxpayers present to the tax authority.
declaraciones de impuestos
to make statements
To express opinions or facts in a formal context.
hacer declaraciones
Related Words
declare
To make a formal assertion about a fact.
declarar
declarative
Related to the statement or to what is manifested.
declarativo
assertion
A clear and precise assertion of a fact.
aserción
Slang Meanings
To say something without a filter.
In the meeting, Juan made some statements that left everyone speechless.
En la reunión, Juan lanzó unas declaraciones que dejaron a todos boquiabiertos.
To speak in a direct and clear manner.
Sometimes, Marta's statements are too blunt.
A veces, las declaraciones de Marta son demasiado contundentes.