dictado

dictated

adjective deek-TAH-doh Rare

Usage Note

Dictado is the past participle of dictar used as an adjective, meaning 'issued' or 'dictated' in formal and legal language (sentencia dictada, 'sentence handed down'; normas dictadas, 'rules laid down'). As a standalone noun el dictado means a dictation exercise (a writing-from-speech school task). Context distinguishes the two uses. Avoid confusing with dictador (dictator).

Examples

"La sentencia dictada fue apelada."

Natural Translation

The dictated sentence was appealed.

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