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dictamen

opinion

noun deek-TAH-men Rare

Origin: From Latin dictamen (dictation, pronouncement).

Also means

report

Usage Note

Dictamen is a formal or official opinion, ruling, or report — often issued by an expert body, committee, or court (el dictamen del perito médico = the medical expert's report). It is more formal than opinión and implies authority or expertise. The plural is dictámenes, with the accent shifting to maintain stress.

Examples

"El comité emitió un dictamen favorable."

Natural Translation

The committee issued a favourable opinion.

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