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    Declararse (en. To declare oneself)

    /de.klaˈɾaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a formal declaration of feelings, especially in the context of love.
    He decided to declare his feelings to his girlfriend on their anniversary.
    Decidió declararse a su novia en el aniversario.
    To manifest or express an opinion or decision clearly.
    The politician declared himself against the new law.
    El político se declaró en contra de la nueva ley.
    To announce something officially, such as a state or condition.
    The country declared a state of emergency after the natural disaster.
    El país se declaró en estado de emergencia tras el desastre natural.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'declarar', which in turn originates from the Latin 'declarare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to declare war
    To announce a military conflict between two parties.
    declararse la guerra
    to declare bankruptcy
    To formally announce that a person or company cannot pay their debts.
    declararse en bancarrota
    to plead guilty
    To officially accept guilt in a trial.
    declararse culpable

    Related Words

    declaration
    Act of making a declaration.
    declaración
    confession
    Declaration of a fact, especially of a fault.
    confesión
    announcement
    Communication of information to the public.
    anuncio

    Slang Meanings

    To gather the courage to open up emotionally.
    After months, he finally mustered the courage to declare his feelings.
    Después de meses, se animó a declararse.
    To perform a dramatic 'stunt' to impress someone.
    The guy declared himself in such an exaggerated way that everyone laughed.
    El tipo se declaró de una manera tan exagerada que todos se rieron.