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masculine

/beɾeˈðikto/

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Translation

verdict

Word origin

From the Latin phrase vere dictum ('truly said'), from verus ('true') and dicere ('to say'). English 'verdict' comes from the same source.

Origin
Latin
Root
vere dictum
English cognates
verdict, verify

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralveredictos

Examples

tardó .

The jury took two hours to reach its verdict.

culpabilidad.

The verdict was one of guilt.

.

Everyone was waiting for the judge's verdict.

¿ ?

What is your verdict on the film?

sorprendió .

The final verdict surprised the courtroom.

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This word is part of lesson 64.