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"Evidence" is a noun which is often translated as "las pruebas", and "claim" is a noun which is often translated as "la afirmación". Learn more about the difference between "evidence" and "claim" below.
evidence(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (proof)
a. las pruebas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There is considerable evidence that global warming is real.Hay muchas pruebas de que el calentamiento global es real.
b. la evidencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The suspect was found by police with the murder weapon in his hands, and this was the evidence that condemned him.El sospechoso fue hallado por la policía con el arma del delito en sus manos, y esa fue la evidencia que lo condenó.
2. (legal)
a. las pruebas (F) (proof)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His attorney presented little evidence in his favor.Su abogado presentó pocas pruebas a su favor.
b. la declaración (F) (testimony)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The trial will collapse when the coroner gives his evidence.El juicio acabará cuando el médico forense preste declaración.
c. el testimonio (M) (testimony)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We've been asked to give evidence at the trial.Nos pidieron que prestemos testimonio en el juicio.
3. (clue)
a. el indicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There is some evidence that the judge was bribed.Existen indicios de que el juez fue sobornado.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. evidenciar
The ruins evidence that the city was Greek, and not Persian.Las ruinas evidencian que se trataba de una ciudad griega, y no persa.
b. demostrar
That signature evidences that it was my son who painted that graffiti. I've seen it in his notebooks.Esa firma demuestra que fue mi hijo el que pintó el grafiti. La vi en sus cuadernos.
claim(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (assertion)
a. la afirmación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Her claim that she was only obeying orders is difficult to believe.Su afirmación de que se limitaba a obedecer órdenes es difícil de creer.
2. (demand)
a. la reclamación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
You should put in a claim for compensation if your Internet has been down.Deberías realizar una reclamación de indemnización si no has tenido servicio de Internet.
a. el derecho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I have a claim to this house.Tengo derechos sobre esta casa.
4. (request)
a. la petición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Their asylum claim was rejected.Su petición de asilo fue rechazada.
5. (legal)
a. la demanda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I have decided to file a claim against the driver of the car.He decidido presentar una demanda contra el conductor del coche.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
6. (to assert)
7. (to demand)
a. reclamar
The prince claimed his right to the throne when his older brother died.El príncipe reclamó su derecho al trono al morir su hermano mayor.
b. reivindicar
Several countries claimed the territory after the Second World War.Varios países reivindicaron el territorio después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
a. reclamar
I had to go back to the airport to claim a bag I forgot to pick up.Tuve que volver al aeropuerto para reclamar una maleta que olvidé recoger.
10. (to apply for)
a. solicitar
To claim a pension you must produce your employment records.Para solicitar una pensión tiene que presentar su historial laboral.
11. (to receive)
a. cobrar
He waited in line for one hour to claim his unemployment check.Hizo una hora de cola para cobrar el cheque del paro.
13. (to request)
a. solicitar
You may claim payment for future hospital bills if you are a victim in a serious accident.Puedes solicitar el pago de las futuras facturas de hospital si eres una víctima en un accidente severo.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. presentar una reclamación
They claimed for damages.Presentaron una reclamación por daños y perjuicios.
