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"Testimonial" is an adjective which is often translated as "testimonial", and "testigo" is a noun which is often translated as "witness". Learn more about the difference between "testimonial" and "testigo" below.
testimonial(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (legal)
a. testimonial
El juez consideró que las pruebas testimoniales presentadas por la defensa eran suficientes.The judge considered that the testimonial evidence presented by the defense was sufficient.
a. token
Necesitamos incluir por lo menos presencia testimonial de la oposición en el fórum.We need to include at least a token presence from the opposition in the forum.
b. symbolic
El alcalde le entregó las llaves de la ciudad al campeón olímpico como muestra testimonial de su admiración.They mayor gave the olympic champion the keys to the city as a symbolic sign of his admiration.
el testigo, la testigo(
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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).
1. (spectator)
a. witness
Con mi hermana como testigo, acepto casarme contigo.With my sister as witness, I will marry you.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
3. (sport)
a. baton
Al corredor se le cayó el testigo durante la carrera de relevos.The runner dropped the baton during the relay race.
4. (automobile)
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.
