Dictar
Definition
(verb) To say something aloud for others to write or follow.
Examples
“El profesor comenzó a dictar las instrucciones.”
“No pude dictar más, me quedé sin voz.”
I couldn't dictate anymore, I lost my voice.
“Marta dicta el informe a las ocho.”
Marta dictates the report at eight.
“Mi abuela me dictaba recetas por teléfono.”
My grandma used to dictate recipes to me over the phone.
“Antes de salir, el juez dictó la sentencia en voz alta.”
Before leaving, the judge read out the verdict aloud.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Diseñador, Preguntarse, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and Ver. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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