Translation of Spanish word "sentencia" to English
sentencia
/senˈtenθja/
Meaning
NounA decision or ruling made by a court of law.
How to use
Sentencia ('sentence / ruling / judgment / maxim') is feminine. Refers to a final judicial decision. (For a grammatical sentence, use oración or frase). Sentencia de muerte — Death sentence.
🇬🇧 English
sentence
Example
La sentencia fue muy dura para el acusado.
The sentence was very harsh for the defendant.
La sentencia fue anulada por la corte suprema.
The sentence was overturned by the supreme court.
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Common phrases
- sentencia de muerte— death sentence / penalty
- dictar sentencia— to pass / pronounce sentence
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Frequency rank: #1419 in Spanish
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What does the Spanish word "sentencia" mean?▼
The Spanish word "sentencia" means "sentence" in English.
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