Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| enunciado | /enunˈθjado/ /enunˈsjado/ |
masculine |
| aseveración | /asebeɾaˈθjon/ /asebeɾaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
The term for statement varies significantly based on whether you are discussing linguistics, a forceful assertion or an official act. Use enunciado when referring to a linguistic unit, a sentence or a mathematical expression. Use aseveración when the statement is a strong, forceful or formal assertion of a fact. For an official statement, such as a formal declaration or a police statement, the preferred term is declaración.
Which one should you use?
enunciado is the neutral term used for a general linguistic statement or expression. In contrast, aseveración is a more formal term used specifically for an assertion or affirmation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun enunciado becomes enunciados in the plural. The feminine noun aseveración becomes aseveraciones in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/enunˈθjado/
Did you know?
- In a Spanish legal context, you do not 'make' a declaración, you 'lend' it by saying prestar una declaración or 'render' it using rendir una declaración.
- The word aseveración shares a root with the English word 'severe', as both stem from the Latin 'severus', meaning 'serious' or 'strict'.
- A declaración de amor is a specific romantic phrase for a 'statement of love' or a confession of feelings, which is far more common than using aseveración in emotional contexts.
Examples in context
- El abogado presentó una declaración jurada ante el tribunal.The lawyer submitted a sworn statement to the court.
- La empresa emitió una declaración oficial sobre la situación económica.The company issued an official statement regarding the economic situation.
- El enunciado es muy claro.The statement is very clear.
- No estoy de acuerdo con ese enunciado.I do not agree with that statement.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofia are studying for a grammar test.
- JavierMira este enunciado, Sofía.Look at this statement, Sofia.
- SofíaEs un enunciado muy largo.It is a very long statement.
- Javier¿Crees que es correcto?Do you think it is correct?
- SofíaSí, Javier, está bien escrito.Yes, Javier, it is written correctly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “statement” translations and entries enunciado, aseveración, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aseveración, CC BY-SA 4.0.
