confesar

This is the 10367th most frequent Spanish word.


confesar

To admit or acknowledge something, often a wrongdoing or secret.


Here, 'confesar' is used to express admitting or declaring one's feelings openly.

Confesó su amor por ella bajo las estrellas.

He confessed his love for her under the stars.


In this case, 'confesar' is utilized to indicate admitting to a wrongdoing or crime.

El ladrón confesó haber robado el banco.

The thief confessed to robbing the bank.


Here, 'confesar' represents admitting to a mistake or lapse in memory.

Tuve que confesar que olvidé nuestra cita.

I had to admit that I forgot our appointment.