How to Say "edict" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “edict” is “bando” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1formal
an official proclamation by an authority
Examples
El alcalde publicó un bando para regular el uso del agua durante la sequía.
The mayor published an edict to regulate water use during the drought.
Se leyó el bando municipal en la plaza del pueblo.
The municipal proclamation was read in the town square.
Formal Verbs
This meaning of 'bando' is almost always used with formal verbs like 'publicar' (to publish) or 'dictar' (to dictate/issue).
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