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corroborar means to corroborate — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 22, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

corroborar

verb • /[koh-roh-boh-RAR]/

to corroborate

Example:

Otros estudios corroboran los resultados obtenidos.

Other studies corroborate the results obtained.

🧠 What does corroborar mean?

Corroborar means to confirm or verify something, often by providing supporting evidence or proof. It implies making something more certain or substantial. Think of it as strengthening a claim or validating information.

📚 Extra examples

  • El testigo corroboró la versión del acusado.
    The witness corroborated the defendant's version of events.
  • Los resultados del experimento corroboraron la hipótesis.
    The results of the experiment corroborated the hypothesis.
  • Necesito corroborar esta información antes de publicarla.
    I need to corroborate this information before publishing it.
  • Puedes corroborar que estuviste allí?
    Can you corroborate that you were there?

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'corroborate' comes from the Latin word 'corroborare', meaning 'to strengthen'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "corroborar"

Synonyms: confirmar, verificar, comprobar, validar
Opposites: refutar, desmentir, contradecir

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to corroborate' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to corroborate' is 'corroborar'.
How do you pronounce 'corroborar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ko-rro-bo-RAR, with the stress on the final syllable. The 'rr' sound is a rolled 'r'.
How do you use 'corroborar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'El testigo corroboró la historia' (The witness corroborated the story), or 'La evidencia corroboró su teoría' (The evidence corroborated his theory).
What is the English translation of 'corroborar'?
The English translation of 'corroborar' is 'to corroborate'.
Does 'corroborar' change for gender or number?
No, 'corroborar' conjugates regularly but doesn't change based on gender or number of the object it refers to.
Is 'corroborar' common in everyday Spanish?
It's more common in formal settings like academic discussions, legal proceedings, or news reports. It's not a word you'd typically use in casual conversation.
Does 'corroborar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'corroborar' has a pretty straightforward meaning and doesn't have any slang uses or double meanings.
Is 'corroborar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'corroborar' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'corroborar' in Spanish?
It follows the regular -ar verb conjugation pattern: corroboro, corroboras, corrobora, corroboramos, corroboráis, corroboran.

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