Manifiestas

Manifiestas is a term encountered in Spanish-language discourse that can refer to a set of public declarations or manifestos issued by political, social, or cultural groups. The word is often treated as the feminine plural form related to the adjective or noun manifiesta, and in some texts it is used to denote multiple explicit public statements expressing aims, grievances, or programmatic commitments. In standard usage, the more common noun is manifiesto (singular) and manifiestos (plural); thus manifiestas may appear in contexts where gender agreement with a modifier or with a broader noun phrase is emphasized, or as a stylistic variation.

Usage and contexts

Manifiestas typically appear in discussions of political or social movements, where groups publish manifestos to articulate ideology, goals, or demands. They can also occur in literary or cultural contexts, where writers or movements issue manifestos to proclaim artistic principles or strategies. Manifestos of this kind are usually declarative, persuasive, and programmatic, seeking to mobilize support, define identity, or challenge established norms.

Etymology and history

The term traces to the Latin manifestus (clear, evident) and through French and other Romance languages into Spanish. The concept of a manifesto—a formal public declaration outlining beliefs and aims—has a long history in political, literary, and social movements, with many famous examples dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The feminine plural manifiestas is less common as a standalone noun in contemporary standard usage, where manifiestos is the usual form.

See also

Manifiesto, Manifesto, Declaración, Manifiestos literarios.