testimony
gb/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/ us/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
B2
Inglés
~ 6300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
formal
B2
entity
1
formal evidence in court
A formal statement that a person makes in court or in another legal meeting to say what they saw, know, or believe.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] gives testimony in [a trial / hearing]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *testimony* for any kind of casual statement or opinion. In this legal sense, it must be a formal statement given in court or another official legal setting. Also, do not confuse *testimony* with *testament* (which often means a will or strong proof) or *testimonial* (an advertisement-style statement praising a product or person).
Sinónimos
evidence (Broader; includes physical objects and documents as well as spoken or written statements.)
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deposition (A formal statement made before a trial, usually recorded; more technical and specific than general testimony.)
Antónimos
silence (Not giving any statement, especially when expected to speak as a witness.)
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perjury (Not a direct opposite of testimony itself, but the crime of lying in one's testimony instead of telling the truth.)
Colocaciones
eyewitness testimony
|sworn testimony
|expert testimony
|give testimony
|court testimony
|false testimony
Temas
law
|communication
|government
Ejemplos
- The jury found her testimony credible and relied on it to reach a verdict.
- Under oath, he changed his testimony and admitted that he had lied earlier.
- The witness refused to give testimony in court without a lawyer present.
- His expert testimony helped the judge understand the complex medical evidence.
- The trial was delayed because one key witness failed to appear and provide testimony.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The witness gave testimony in court.
- Her testimony helped the judge decide the case.
- He told the truth in his testimony.
- The lawyer asked many questions about her testimony.
- The police used his testimony in the trial.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
personal or supportive statement
A statement where someone talks about their own experience or says that something is good, true, or helpful.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] gives testimony about [an experience / a product / an event]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse *testimony* (a statement about real experience, often serious or official) with *story* or *review*. *Story* is more general and can be fictional; *review* is usually about products, films, or services and often includes a rating. *Testimony* suggests real experience used as evidence or support.
Sinónimos
account (A neutral word for a description of events; less formal and less focused on supporting or proving something.)
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testimonial (Often used for positive statements that promote a person, service, or product, especially in marketing.)
Antónimos
denial (A statement saying that something is not true, instead of supporting that it is true.)
Colocaciones
personal testimony
|emotional testimony
|customer testimony
|moving testimony
|firsthand testimony
|video testimony
Temas
communication
|business
|society
Ejemplos
- Former employees gave powerful testimony about the company’s toxic work culture.
- The charity’s website features video testimony from people who received help.
- Her calm testimony about the accident made the news report more believable.
- Survivors’ testimony was collected by researchers documenting the conflict.
- Parent testimony played an important role in changing the school’s policies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She wrote a short testimony about her time in the program.
- Many customers gave testimony that the service was very good.
- His testimony about life in the village was very touching.
- The writer used real people’s testimony in the book.
- The manager listened to staff testimony before making a change.
Sustantivo
C1
entity
3
sign or proof of something
A clear sign that something is real or true, often used in the phrase "a testimony to".
Patrón de uso:
[something] is a testimony to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *“a testimony of”* instead of the much more common pattern *“a testimony to”* (e.g., *“a testimony to her talent”*). They may also overuse this sense in casual speech; it is more common in written or slightly formal contexts such as essays, news, and speeches.
Sinónimos
proof (Very close in meaning; focuses more directly on logical or factual certainty, while *testimony* can sound more literary or emphatic.)
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evidence (Broad term for facts or signs; *testimony* in this sense often suggests something that is impressive or admirable.)
Antónimos
refutation (Something that shows a claim is false, the opposite of something that strongly supports or proves it.)
Colocaciones
a testimony to [something]
|stand as a testimony to
|living testimony
|lasting testimony
|be testimony to
|remarkable testimony to
Temas
abstract
|evaluation
|society
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The survival of the ancient temple is a testimony to the skill of its builders.
- Her success is a testimony to years of hard work and patience.
- The crowded room was a testimony to the band’s growing popularity.
- His calm response under pressure is a testimony to his training.
- These results are a clear testimony to what can be achieved with teamwork.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The tall new buildings are a testimony to the city’s growth.
- Her happy children are a testimony to her care.
- The clean river is a testimony to better environmental rules.
- The full stadium is a testimony to the team’s fame.
- His good health at 90 is a testimony to his lifestyle.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
entity
4
public statement of religious faith
A public talk or writing where a person explains their religious faith or tells how their faith changed their life.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] shares / gives [their] testimony
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize that this religious sense is different from the legal sense. In church contexts, *testimony* usually means a personal faith story, not evidence in a court. They may also confuse *testimony* with *testament* (for example, *Old Testament*), which refers to a section of the Bible rather than a personal story.
Sinónimos
witness (In religious contexts, *witness* can mean openly showing or telling others about one’s faith; *testimony* is the actual story or statement.)
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faith story (Informal expression for a personal account of religious belief or experience.)
Antónimos
denial (Publicly saying that one does not believe, which contrasts with publicly declaring faith.)
Colocaciones
share your testimony
|give a testimony
|Christian testimony
|personal testimony
|powerful testimony
|faith testimony
Temas
religion
|communication
|personal
Ejemplos
- At the end of the service, several members shared their testimony with the congregation.
- He wrote his testimony, describing how his faith helped him through addiction.
- Her powerful testimony moved many people to reconsider their beliefs.
- The conference opened with a short testimony from a new member of the church.
- In some churches, giving your testimony is an important step in becoming a full member.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She gave her testimony at church last Sunday.
- He shared his testimony about how he became a Christian.
- People listened quietly to his testimony about his faith.
- The book is a written testimony of her religious life.
- Members were invited to give a short testimony at the meeting.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
testimony
AFI
GB/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
US/tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
Sílabas y acento
testi - mony (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (testi)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: testimony
- Plural: testimonies, testimony
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
be a testimony to
3/bˈi ə tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni tə/
fixed phrase
serve as clear proof of
To clearly show that a quality, fact, or situation is real or exists.
Ejemplos
- The success of the project is a testimony to the team’s hard work.
- His recovery is a testimony to the power of modern medicine.
bear testimony to
2/bˈɛɹ tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni tə/
idiom
formal
show clearly that something is true
To show very clearly that something is true or real.
Ejemplos
- The many awards she has received bear testimony to her talent.
- These results bear testimony to the effectiveness of the new program.
give testimony
1/ɡˈɪv tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
provide formal evidence
To speak or write in an official way to say what you know, especially in court or another legal meeting.
Ejemplos
- Several witnesses will give testimony when the trial begins next week.
- She agreed to give testimony in exchange for a lighter sentence.
share your testimony
5/ʃˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
tell your faith story
To tell other people about your personal religious faith or how your faith changed your life.
Ejemplos
- Members were invited to share their testimony at the evening service.
- He was nervous the first time he shared his testimony in front of the church.
sworn testimony
4/swˈɔɹn tˈɛstɪmˌoʊni/
fixed phrase
formal
testimony given under oath
Testimony that someone gives after they promise in law that they will tell the truth.
Ejemplos
- The judge reminded the witness that lying in sworn testimony is a crime.
- Sworn testimony from three doctors supported her claim.