verifiquen

verifiquen is the Spanish form of the verb verificar, meaning “to verify” or “to confirm.” It appears as the third‑person plural of the present indicative (ellos/ellas verifiquen) and as the second‑person plural imperative (usted verifiquen or ustedes verifiquen). In both cases it conveys an action of checking facts, confirming authenticity, or ensuring accuracy.

The word derives from the Latin vulgar verificare, a combination of verum “truth” and facere “to make.” It entered Spanish through French verifier in the early modern period. The modern Spanish infinitive verificar is regularly used in both formal and informal contexts, from scientific reports to everyday conversation.

Typical translations of verifiquen include verify, confirm, check, or validate, depending on context. For example, “Verifiquen la información antes de difundirla” becomes “Verify the information before spreading it.” In legal or bureaucratic usage it may be rendered as “confirm” or “validate.”

Typical collocations in Spanish involve phrases such as verifiquen los datos, verifiquen la identidad, or verifiquen la procedencia. In media texts the imperative form often appears in public service announcements (“Verifiquen sus ingresos”) or in instructions on social media (“Verifiquen su validez”). The verb also frequently accompanies modal verbs like deber (“debemos verifiquen”), reflecting obligation.

In contemporary Spanish internet discourse, the command “verifiquen” is used in fact‑checking campaigns, encouraging users to check sources before sharing. Various Spanish‑speaking news outlets routinely embed the term in their verification criteria. The form also appears in educational materials teaching critical reading skills. As a popular civic imperative, verifiquen has become a shorthand for the call to scrutiny and fact‑checking in public life.