verídicas

Verídicas is a term derived from the Spanish adjective «verídico», which means truthful, factual, or reliable. The word is often used in legal, journalistic, and everyday contexts to describe information, statements, or documents that are considered to be accurate and based on verifiable facts. In popular usage, it may also refer to stories or anecdotes that are believed to be true and are not exaggerated or fictionalized.

The term is rooted etymologically in the Latin verb «verē» (truly) and the suffix «-dico», indicating a state of being. It entered Spanish around the sixteenth century, borrowing from classical Latin, and has maintained its meaning to the present day. In other Romance languages, similar forms exist: Portuguese has «verídico», French has «véridique», and Italian has «veridico». These cognates reflect a shared linguistic heritage concerning the idea of veracity.

In Spanish discourse, verídicas are often contrasted with «falsas» or «inexactas». While the word is generally positive, it can also serve as a legal qualifier. For instance, a court document that is described as verídica must comply with strict standards of truthfulness and evidentiary reliability. Journalists may label reports as verídicas to assert credibility, especially in investigative reporting. In literature, an author may describe a tale as “verídica” to emphasize its fidelity to real events, thereby lending narrative weight.

Because the concept of veridicativeness varies across cultures, the word verídicas is sometimes used metaphorically in artistic works, such as films or plays, to highlight narrative authenticity. The term therefore occupies an important place in Spanish language vocabulary, bridging everyday conversation and formal documentation.