evidencia
/ebiˈdenθja/
The English word 'evidence' translates to Spanish as evidencia.
Evidencia refers to facts or observations presented in support of an assertion. In formal scientific and academic contexts, it is the preferred term for evidence.
Meaning: facts or observations presented in support of an assertion (noun)
Which one should you use?
While evidencia is used for evidence such as observations or facts, prueba is a more common and natural term for 'proof' or 'testimony' in both legal and everyday contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun evidencia is typically used in the singular to refer to a body of evidence, but the plural form evidencias can be used when referring to multiple distinct pieces of evidence.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebiˈdenθja/
Did you know?
- The word evidencia is often considered a 'false friend' for English speakers because, in many Spanish-speaking countries, it can mean something is 'obvious' rather than just 'evidence'.
- The Spanish word prueba can mean 'evidence' and 'test', but it also means 'sample', such as a 'tasting sample' of food in a market.
- In Spanish legal settings, using evidencia instead of prueba can be a sign of 'Anglicism', where a speaker is accidentally translating English legal concepts directly into Spanish.
Examples in context
- La evidencia es irrefutable.The evidence is indisputable.This sentence is useful for describing how the evidencia is indisputable.Tatoeba #7017119 by Eremon, translation #4494010 by CK
- Debo reconocer la evidencia.I must acknowledge the evidence.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to acknowledge the evidencia.Tatoeba #13028701 by Eremon, translation #620815 by ulyssemc1
- Debemos destruir la evidencia.We must destroy the evidence.This sentence is useful for expressing the need to destroy the evidencia.Tatoeba #1535988 by marcelostockle, translation #1115018 by CM
- El acusado presentó pruebas contundentesThe defendant presented compelling evidence
- La evidencia respalda la hipótesis planteadaThe evidence supports the proposed hypothesis
- El juez aceptó el testimonio como evidenciaThe judge accepted the testimony as evidence
- La constancia escrita será añadida como evidencia en el expedienteThe written record will be added as evidence to the case file
- Mira, tengo aquí una pruebita de que estabas allíLook, I have a little evidence that you were there
- Las pruebas indican que estás mintiendoThe evidence suggests you're lying
- Vamos a buscar más pistas para tener pruebas sólidasLet's look for more evidence to have solid proof
- Encontré una prueba irrefutable de que no fuiste tú quien rompió el jarrón.I found irrefutable evidence that it wasn't you who broke the vase.
- Las pruebitas que encontramos sugieren que no debemos confiar en su versión.The little pieces of evidence we found suggest that we shouldn't trust his version.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a case in a legal office.
- JavierNo tenemos suficiente evidencia para ganar.We do not have enough evidence to win.
- LucíaPero Lucía encontró un testigo nuevo.But Lucía found a new witness.
- Javier¿Ese testigo aporta evidencia real?Does that witness provide real evidence?
- LucíaSí, Javier, es una prueba clave.Yes, Javier, it is a key piece of evidence.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry evidencia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
