testamento
/testamento/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'death will' (referring to a legal document for property distribution) is translated into Spanish as testamento.
testamento refers to a legal document that explains how a person wants their property distributed after they die.
How do you pronounce it?
/testamento/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word testamento can also be used to describe a very long, rambling letter or text, implying it is as exhaustive as a final will.
- In many Spanish-speaking legal systems, you cannot simply leave your entire estate to whoever you want via a testamento if you have direct heirs. Law requires a certain portion, called 'la legítima', to be reserved for specific family members.
- In Spanish, the word testamento is used for both a legal will and the 'New Testament' of the Bible, which is called the Nuevo Testamento.
Examples in context
- Mi abuelo dejó un testamento muy claro.My grandfather left a very clear will.
- ¿Dónde guardas el testamento de tu padre?Where do you keep your father's will?
- Necesitamos revisar el testamento antes de la reunión.We need to review the will before the meeting.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a family matter in a living room.
- DanielMaría, ¿has encontrado el testamento de mi tío?María, have you found my uncle's will?
- MaríaNo, Daniel, todavía no lo veo por ninguna parte.No, Daniel, I don't see it anywhere yet.
- DanielEs importante leer el testamento hoy mismo.It is important to read the will today.
- MaríaTienes razón, buscaré en su escritorio ahora.You are right, I will look in his desk now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
