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corroborar

to corroborate

verb koh-rroh-boh-RAHR Rare
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin corroborare (to strengthen), from robur (oak, strength).

Also means

to confirm

Usage Note

Corroborar is a formal register verb meaning 'to back up or confirm evidence or a claim'. It takes a direct object or a que-clause (corrobora que = confirms that). Synonyms include confirmar and verificar, but corroborar specifically implies supporting something already asserted, not merely checking it.

Examples

"Los datos corroboran la teoría del científico."

Natural Translation

The data corroborate the scientist's theory.

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