deliberación
deliberation
noun deh-lee-beh-rah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: Latin deliberatio, from deliberare, 'to weigh carefully'
Usage Note
Deliberación denotes the process of carefully weighing options before a decision — used for jury deliberations, legislative debate, or personal reflection. It implies purposeful, unhurried consideration, distinguishing it from a snap decisión.
Examples
"Tras una larga deliberación, el jurado llegó a un veredicto."
Natural Translation
After a long deliberation, the jury reached a verdict.
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