el testigo
-the witness
See the entry for testigo.

testigo

el testigo, la testigo(
tehs
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tee
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This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. witness
Con mi hermana como testigo, acepto casarme contigo.With my sister as witness, I will marry you.
a. witness
La acusación llamó al testigo para testificar en contra del supuesto asesino.The prosecution called the witness to testify against the alleged murderer.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. baton
Al corredor se le cayó el testigo durante la carrera de relevos.The runner dropped the baton during the relay race.
a. warning light
Tengo que llevar mi carro al mecánico porque se prendió el testigo.I have to take my car to the mechanic because the warning light turned on.
a. control
No hubo diferencia entre los pacientes que tomaron el placebo y los testigos.There was no difference between the patients who took the placebo and the controls.
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