prove - Translation in LEO’s English ⇔ Spanish Dictionary

Verbs

to prove sth.  | proved, proved/proven |	demostrar algo
to prove sth.  | proved, proved/proven |	evidenciar algo
to prove sth.  | proved, proved/proven |	probar algo   - evidenciar   - hecho, etc.
to prove sth.  | proved, proved/proven |	poner algo de manifiesto
to prove sth.  | proved, proved/proven |	verificar algo
to prove false/successful/...  | proved, proved/proven |	resultar erróneo/exitoso/...
to prove beneficial  | proved, proved/proven |	resultar útil
to prove true	afirmar algo
to prove true	verificarse   - cifras, etc.

Phrases / Collocations

to prove a point	demostrar que uno tiene la razón
to prove a point	demostrar algo   - p. ej.: que tenemos la razón
The exception proves the rule.	No hay regla sin excepción.

Examples

He needs to prove his theory with evidence.	Él necesita demostrar su teoría con pruebas.
I just said that to prove my point.	Solo lo dije para demostrar que tengo razón
You say you can jump 4 metres? Prove it.	¿Dices que puedes dar un salto de 4 metros? Demuéstralo.
The results of the experiment proved the scientist's hypothesis.	Los resultados del experimento evidenciaron la hipótesis del científico.

Orthographically similar words

drove, grove, probe, proem, prole, prone, prose, proved, proven, rove, rover, trove

profe, prole

Related search terms

demonstrate, double-check, establish, bespeak, attest