verb
sentenciar
sentence
Decidir de forma oficial el castigo o resultado para una persona en un proceso legal.
The Spanish verb "sentenciar" means to sentence or to pass judgment. It is typically used in a legal context when a judge renders a decision or pronounces a penalty on someone. It can also mean to declare something definitively or express a strong opinion.
Example in sentences:
- The judge will sentenciar the defendant tomorrow.
- She sentenció that the idea was wrong.
In summary:
- Sentenciar = to sentence / to give a verdict / to declare definitively.
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Examples
El juez sentenció al acusado a cinco años de prisión.verb
The judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison.
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