veredicto
veh-reh-DEEK-toh
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Check
'Veredicto' is always a masculine noun, so it must be paired with masculine articles and adjectives: 'el veredicto' or 'un veredicto'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong verb
Mistake: "Hacer un veredicto (To do a verdict)"
Correction: Emitir un veredicto (To issue a verdict). 'Emitir' is the specific verb used when a jury or judge formally declares their decision.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal and Figurative Use
While often related to law, you can use 'veredicto' figuratively to talk about any final, important decision or outcome, like the 'veredicto' of history or public opinion.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: veredicto
Question 1 of 1
Which verb is most commonly used in a formal setting when a judge announces a decision?
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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).