prueba
/ˈpɾweba/feminine
The Spanish word for proof is prueba.
Prueba is a common and versatile word for proof used in both general and legal contexts. In more formal settings, the word constancia can be used to convey evidence or refer to undeniable proof or records.
Meaning: the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief (noun)
Which one should you use?
While prueba means proof, the term evidencia is often used in legal or scientific contexts specifically to refer to the evidence itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, demostración is sometimes used to refer to proof, particularly within academic or scientific contexts. In some countries, the phrases pruebas fehacientes or elementos probatorios are used to mean proof.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of prueba is pruebas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpɾweba/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase a prueba de is used to create compounds like 'waterproof' (a prueba de agua) or 'fireproof' (a prueba de fuego).
- While prueba is the standard word for proof, it is also the word used for a 'test' or 'exam'. If you ask for 'una prueba' in a school, you are asking for an exam rather than a piece of evidence.
- The Spanish verb probar means 'to prove', but it is more commonly used in daily conversation to mean 'to try' or 'to taste', such as trying on clothes or testing a food.
Examples in context
- No tenés ninguna prueba.You don't have any proof.This sentence shows how to express that someone lacks any prueba.Tatoeba #2496950 by hayastan, translation #1904476 by Spamster
- ¿Qué pruebas tiene usted?Where's your proof?This sentence is useful for asking someone what pruebas they have.Tatoeba #1678596 by termito2nd, translation #2254690 by CK
- Ella no tiene ninguna prueba.She doesn't have any proof.This sentence demonstrates how to say that a woman does not have any prueba.Tatoeba #1904487 by hayastan, translation #1904478 by Spamster
- Tengo pruebas contundentes de su culpabilidad.I have compelling proof of his guilt.
- Las evidencias respaldan mi afirmación.The evidence supports my statement.
- Puedo darte prueba de que estoy diciendo la verdad.I can give you proof that I'm telling the truth.
- No tengo ningún comprobante de que esto ocurrió.I have no proof that this happened.
- Tengo el testimonio de varios testigos que respalda mi versión de los hechos.I have the testimony of several witnesses supporting my version of events.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a mystery in the office.
- DanielTengo una prueba de que él mintió.I have proof that he lied.
- María¿Dónde está esa prueba, Daniel?Where is that proof, Daniel?
- DanielEstá en este correo electrónico.It is in this email.
- MaríaAhora sí tenemos una prueba real.Now we actually have real proof.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “proof” translations and entries prueba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
