Stated

/ˈsteɪtɪd/

Spanish Translation

declarado

Part of Speech

  • verb
  • adjective

Word Forms

  • state
  • states
  • stating
  • statedly

Etymology

From the verb 'to state', meaning to express something definitely or clearly.

Del verbo 'to state', que significa expresar algo de forma definitiva o clara.

Meanings

verb

Expressed definitely or clearly.

Expresado de forma definida o clara.

The stated aim of the project is to improve literacy.

El objetivo declarado del proyecto es mejorar la alfabetización.

adjective

Clearly expressed or specified.

Claramente expresado o especificado.

The stated reason for his absence was illness.

La razón declarada de su ausencia fue la enfermedad.

Example Sentences

The company's stated policy is to prioritize customer satisfaction.

La política declarada de la empresa es priorizar la satisfacción del cliente.

He stated that he was innocent of the charges.

Él declaró que era inocente de los cargos.

The contract stated the terms of the agreement.

El contrato establecía los términos del acuerdo.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • as stated above
    como se indica arriba
  • the stated intention
    la intención declarada
  • clearly stated
    claramente declarado

Idioms

  • To state one's case
    Exponer su caso
  • To go without saying
    Ser evidente
  • Put it on record
    Dejar constancia
  • To set the record straight
    Aclarar la situación
  • Get something off one's chest
    Quitarse un peso de encima

Proverbs

  • Actions speak louder than words.
    Obras son amores y no buenas razones.
  • Honesty is the best policy.
    La verdad siempre sale a la luz.
  • Look before you leap.
    Piensa antes de actuar.
  • A stitch in time saves nine.
    Más vale prevenir que lamentar.
  • Better late than never.
    Más vale tarde que nunca.

Usage Notes

'Stated' is often used to refer to intentions, policies, or reasons that have been formally announced or written down.

'Stated' se usa a menudo para referirse a intenciones, políticas o razones que han sido anunciadas o escritas formalmente.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the context to understand whether 'stated' is used as a verb or an adjective.

    Presta atención al contexto para entender si 'stated' se usa como verbo o como adjetivo.

  • 'Stated' is a passive form. Remember its active form is 'state'.

    'Stated' es una forma pasiva. Recuerda que su forma activa es 'state'.

  • When using 'stated' remember to include what was said. For example: 'He stated that...'

    Cuando uses 'stated' recuerda incluir lo que se dijo. Por ejemplo: 'Él declaró que...'

Collocations

  • stated goal
    objetivo declarado
  • stated policy
    política declarada
  • stated purpose
    propósito declarado

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'stated' with 'said'. 'Stated' is more formal and implies a definite expression.

    Confundir 'stated' con 'said'. 'Stated' es más formal e implica una expresión definida.

  • Using 'stated' in informal situations, which can sound unnatural.

    Usar 'stated' en situaciones informales, lo cual puede sonar antinatural.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'stated' in formal contexts when you want to emphasize clarity and precision.

    Usa 'stated' en contextos formales cuando quieras enfatizar la claridad y la precisión.

  • Consider using synonyms like 'declared' or 'specified' for variety.

    Considera usar sinónimos como 'declarado' o 'especificado' para variar.

  • Avoid using 'stated' in informal conversations.

    Evita usar 'stated' en conversaciones informales.