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feminine

/senˈten.θja/

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Translation

sentence, verdict

Word origin

From Latin sententia ('opinion, judgement'), from sentire ('to feel, to perceive').

Origin
Latin
Root
sententia
English cognates
sentence, sentiment

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsentencias

Examples

dictó .

The judge handed down a fair verdict.

.

The sentence condemns the accused to five years.

.

The lawyer is going to appeal the verdict.

¿ ?

When will the verdict in the case be known?

repite .

My grandmother always repeats the same saying about patience.

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