Presenciado (en. Witnessed)

/pɾe̞sen̪θja̞ˈðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Refers to something that has been witnessed or of which someone has been a spectator.

I have witnessed a regrettable accident in the street.

He presenciado un accidente lamentable en la calle.

Indicates events, situations, or acts that have been observed in real time.

She has witnessed many plays in her life.

Ella ha presenciado muchas obras de teatro en su vida.

The term implies that the person was present at the moment of an event.

The jury has witnessed the testimonies of the witnesses.

El jurado ha presenciado los testimonios de los testigos.

From the verb 'presenciar', which comes from the Latin 'praesencia', derived from 'praesens'.

witnessing an event

Having been present at the occurrence of an event.

presenciado un evento

I haven't witnessed that

Not having been present or having seen something specific.

no he presenciado eso

witnessed live

Having observed something directly, without mediation.

presenciado en vivo

witness

To see something at the moment it happens.

presenciar

witness

A person who has witnessed an event and can testify to it.

testigo

spectator

A person who observes a show or event.

espectador

Being at the scene of the facts.

I was witnessing the whole fight at the party.

Estuve presenciado toda la pelea en la fiesta.

Seeing something surprising or shocking.

I witnessed the crash and it was incredible.

Presencié el choque y fue increíble.