dictamen
opinion
noun deek-TAH-men Rare
Origin: From Latin dictamen (dictation, pronouncement).
Also means
report
Usage Note
Dictamen is a formal or official opinion, ruling, or report — often issued by an expert body, committee, or court (el dictamen del perito médico = the medical expert's report). It is more formal than opinión and implies authority or expertise. The plural is dictámenes, with the accent shifting to maintain stress.
Examples
"El comité emitió un dictamen favorable."
Natural Translation
The committee issued a favourable opinion.
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