declaración negativa
negative statement
The Spanish phrase 'declaración negativa' translates to 'negative statement' in English. It is used in sentences to express a denial, contradiction, or opposition to something that was previously said or written. Comparable to the English use, 'declaración negativa' in Spanish is often used in legal, formal, or academic contexts. The phrasing indicates a statement, claim, or declaration that refutes, contradicts, or otherwise asserts something as not being the case or being incorrect.
Example sentences using: declaración negativa
El juez tomó su declaración negativa como evidencia de su inocencia.
The judge took his negative statement as evidence of his innocence.
In this phrase, it is implied that a judge took someone's denial or negative statement as proof of innocence in a court setting. This might occur if, for example, the person was very convincing in their denial, or if there were other factors that lent credibility to their negative statement.
Una declaración negativa a veces puede parecer sospechosa.
A negative statement can sometimes seem suspicious.
This sentence expresses the idea that a denial or negative statement can occasionally raise suspicion, rather than dispel it. This can happen if the denial is too vehement, too quick, or in some other way seems insincere.
Desafortunadamente, su declaración negativa no convenció a la audiencia.
Unfortunately, his negative statement did not convince the audience.
Here, the phrase communicates the idea of someone failing to persuade an audience (perhaps in a debate or a trial) with their negative statement or denial.