atestar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/ateˈstaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• To certify
• To attest
• To bear witness
• To prove

Meaning and Usage

The verb "atestár" is used primarily in legal and formal contexts to mean to certify, testify, or verify the truth of something. It can refer to providing evidence or confirmation regarding a fact or document. The term may also appear in colloquial speech, though it is more prevalent in written contexts such as legal contracts, official documents, and formal communications.

It is a moderately frequent word in the Spanish lexicon, particularly among legal professionals, but also used broadly in any context where validation or confirmation is necessary.

Example Sentences

1. El notario puede atestar la autenticidad de la firma.

2. The notary can attest to the authenticity of the signature.

3. Los testigos deben atestar lo que vieron en el juicio.

4. The witnesses must attest to what they saw in court.

5. El informe atestó que los procedimientos se seguirían correctamente.

6. The report verified that the procedures would be followed correctly.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "atestár" is not as widely used in idiomatic expressions, it does exist in phrases that highlight the concept of verification or endorsement. Here are some examples:

1. Atestar de confianza.
2. To attest to reliability.
3. El certificado atestó de confianza que el producto era seguro.

4. The certificate attested to the reliability that the product was safe.

5. Atestar a favor de alguien.

6. To attest in favor of someone.
7. Los testimonios atestaron a favor de la inocencia del acusado.

8. The testimonies attested in favor of the defendant's innocence.

9. Atestar la verdad.

10. To attest to the truth.
11. El documento atestó la verdad de los eventos ocurridos.
12. The document attested to the truth of the events that occurred.

Etymology

The verb "atestár" comes from the Latin "attestare," which means "to bear witness" or "to testify." The prefix "a-" is a variant of "ad-," indicating direction, and "testare" means "to bear witness."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Certificar (to certify) - Testificar (to testify) - Confirmar (to confirm)

Antonyms: - Desmentir (to deny) - Negar (to reject) - Ocultar (to conceal)