statement

afirmación, declaración

Algo que se dice o escribe para presentar un hecho o una idea como cierta.

En inglés sencillo: Something someone says or writes that presents a fact or claim.

• That statement is not true.
• Her statement about the weather was correct.
• Which of these statements do you agree with?

Cómo se usa: statement that… (His statement that the door was locked was false.)

Sinónimos: claim, assertion

Expresiones frecuentes: true statement, make a statement, statement about something, brief statement

declaración, manifestación

Expresión mediante palabras o actos de lo que una persona cree o apoya.

En inglés sencillo: An expression of what someone believes or supports, through words or actions.

• The painting makes a political statement.
• Her speech was a clear statement of her beliefs.
• Their decision to stay away was a statement against the policy.

Cómo se usa: statement of something (The letter was a statement of support for the workers.)

Sinónimos: declaration, expression

Expresiones frecuentes: political statement, statement of support, make a statement