prove

demostrar, probar

Mostrar con hechos o pruebas que algo es cierto.

En inglés sencillo: To show with facts or evidence that something is true.

• Can you prove it?
• The photos proved that she was there.
• He has proved his ability to solve difficult problems.

Cómo se usa: prove that… (The test proved that the water was safe.); prove something to someone (You do not need to prove anything to me.); prove someone/something + adjective (The evidence proved him innocent.)

Sinónimos: demonstrate, establish

Antónimos: disprove

Expresiones frecuentes: prove something, prove a point, prove someone wrong

resultar

Acabar mostrándose como algo concreto o con una determinada cualidad.

En inglés sencillo: To turn out to be a particular thing or have a particular quality.

• The map proved useful.
• Her advice proved to be correct.
• The repairs have proved more expensive than expected.

Cómo se usa: prove + adjective (The task proved difficult.); prove to be something (The house proved to be a good investment.)

Sinónimos: turn out

Expresiones frecuentes: prove useful, prove to be, prove difficult, prove wrong