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dictaminar

to issue a ruling, to give an opinion

verb deek-tah-mee-NAHR Rare

Usage Note

Dictaminar is formal-register: it is used for official bodies — courts, committees, experts — issuing a formal finding or verdict. In everyday speech opinar or decidir would replace it. The noun is dictamen (m), meaning 'ruling' or 'expert opinion.'

Examples

"El juez dictaminó a favor del acusado."

Natural Translation

The judge ruled in favour of the accused.

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