No. 10,367 in Spanish
confesar
To admit or acknowledge something, often a wrongdoing or secret.
In a sentence
Confesó su amor por ella bajo las estrellas.
He confessed his love for her under the stars.
Here, 'confesar' is used to express admitting or declaring one's feelings openly.
El ladrón confesó haber robado el banco.
The thief confessed to robbing the bank.
In this case, 'confesar' is utilized to indicate admitting to a wrongdoing or crime.
Tuve que confesar que olvidé nuestra cita.
I had to admit that I forgot our appointment.
Here, 'confesar' represents admitting to a mistake or lapse in memory.
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