testimony

S2 W2

BrE /ˈtɛstɪməni/ AmE /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/

noun en → es

1 EVIDENCE [singular] B1

a statement made in a court of law by someone who has seen or heard something important, especially when it is given under oath

testimonio, declaración

  • give testimony

Collocations court testimony · witness testimony

  • The witness gave his testimony in court.

    El testigo dio su testimonio en el tribunal.

2 BELIEF [singular] C1

the formal statement of religious beliefs made by a person joining a church, especially the Roman Catholic Church

testimonio de fe

  • make one's testimony

Collocations religious testimony · catholic testimony

  • She made her testimony at the age of 12.

    Ella hizo su testimonio a los 12 años.

3 STATEMENT [singular] B2

a statement expressing someone's opinion or feelings about something, especially in public

declaración, testimonio

  • give testimony

Collocations public testimony · personal testimony

  • He gave a powerful testimony about the importance of education.

    Él dio un testimonio poderoso sobre la importancia de la educación.