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No. 10,934 in Spanish

dictan

"Dictan" means "they dictate" or "they give (a lesson or order)."

In a sentence

  • Los profesores dictan las clases en el aula.

    The teachers give lectures in the classroom.

    Here, 'dictan' is used to describe the action of 'delivering' or 'lecturing' by teachers.

  • Las normas que dictan en este lugar son muy estrictas.

    The rules that they establish in this place are very strict.

    In this context, 'dictan' is employed to signify 'establish' or 'impose' rules.

  • Los jueces dictan sentencia basado en las pruebas.

    The judges issue a verdict based on the evidence.

    Here, 'dictan' is utilized to mean 'issue' or 'pronounce' a sentence or judgment.

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