la
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.
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The sentence condemns the accused to five years.
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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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