veredicto
“veredicto” means “verdict” in Spanish (formal legal decision by a jury or judge).
verdict
Also: judgment, ruling
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El jurado emitió su veredicto después de tres días de deliberación.
B1The jury issued its verdict after three days of deliberation.
Todos esperaban el veredicto final del juez sobre el caso.
B1Everyone was awaiting the judge's final ruling on the case.
El veredicto del público sobre la nueva tecnología fue muy positivo.
B2The public's judgment on the new technology was very positive.
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Which verb is most commonly used in a formal setting when a judge announces a decision?
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Comes directly from the Latin phrase *verum dictum*, which literally means 'a true statement' or 'something truly said.' This origin highlights the idea that a verdict is supposed to be the truth found by the court.
First recorded: 16th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'veredicto' different from 'sentencia'?
'Veredicto' is usually the decision on whether someone is guilty or innocent (the finding of fact, often from a jury). 'Sentencia' is the formal judgment, which includes the punishment or consequences (the ruling of law, usually from the judge).