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/tesˈtiɣo/

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Translation

witness

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Word origin

From Latin testis ('witness'). The same root gives English testify, testimony and testament.

Origin
Latin
Root
testis
English cognates
testify, testimony, testament

Grammar

Gendercommon
Pluraltestigos

Examples

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There are three witnesses to the accident.

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She was a witness at her best friend's wedding.

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The main witness changed his statement.

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Without witnesses, it will be hard to prove what happened.

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They are looking for witnesses to the robbery at the local shop.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 8: testigo, fondo, abuelo and 7 more words.