This is the 9510th most frequent Portuguese word.
confessar
To admit or disclose something, often one's faults, sins, or secrets.
In this sentence, 'confessar' is used in the context of admitting or revealing something that has been kept secret or unacknowledged.
Eu preciso confessar que esqueci de comprar o presente.
I need to confess that I forgot to buy the gift.
Here, 'confessar' is utilized in the context of a legal declaration of wrongdoing or guilt.
O réu resolveu confessar seus crimes durante o julgamento.
The defendant decided to confess his crimes during the trial.
In this case, 'confessar' implies revealing a personal trait or preference, which might be considered less serious or significant than the crime.