How to Say ‘The State has declared war against us.’ in Spain Spanish
El Estado nos ha declarado la guerra.
el es-ta-do nos a de-cla-ra-do la ghe-rra
[el es-ta-do nos a de-cla-ra-do la ghe-rra]
💬 Usage Tip: Notice the past participle use: 'ha declarado'. This tense is similar to English's present perfect.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Conflicts with authority are a recurring theme in Spanish fiction.
Phrase Breakdown
El
[el]
The
Definite article used for singular masculine nouns.
El perro es grande.
The dog is big.
Estado
[es-ta-do]
state
Refers to a political entity or government.
El Estado debe proteger a sus ciudadanos.
The state must protect its citizens.
nos
[nos]
us
Pronoun used to indicate a group including the speaker.
Nos invitaron a la fiesta.
They invited us to the party.
ha
[a]
has
Auxiliary verb used to form the present perfect tense.
Él ha terminado su tarea.
He has finished his homework.
declarado
[de-cla-ra-do]
declared
To announce formally or officially.
Han declarado el estado de emergencia.
They have declared a state of emergency.
la
[la]
the
Definite article used for singular feminine nouns.
La casa es nueva.
The house is new.
guerra
[ghe-rra]
war
A state of armed conflict between different countries or groups.
La guerra afecta a todos.
The war affects everyone.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”
Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager