Veredicto (en. Verdict)

/beɾeˈðik.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Sentence issued by a jury or a judge.
The jury's verdict was guilty.
El veredicto del jurado fue de culpabilidad.
Judgment or decision on a specific topic.
His verdict on the movie was very positive.
Su veredicto sobre la película fue muy positivo.
Conclusion reached after an analysis.
The experts' verdict was that the project was viable.
El veredicto de los expertos fue que el proyecto era viable.

Etymology

From Latin 'veredictum', meaning 'that which is said truly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To give a verdict
To issue a judgment or decision.
dar un veredicto
Final verdict
The definitive decision in a process or evaluation.
veredicto final
Unanimous verdict
A decision made consensually by all members of a jury.
veredicto unánime

Related Words

Jury
Group of people who evaluate and decide on a legal case.
jurado
Trial
Legal process through which a conflict is resolved.
juicio
Sentence
Formal and definitive decision by a judge.
sentencia

Slang Meanings

Final decision
When the boss gave his verdict, everyone knew there was no turning back.
Cuando el jefe dio su veredicto, todos sabían que no había vuelta atrás.
Conclusive opinion
His verdict on my performance was harsh but fair.
Su veredicto sobre mi actuación fue duro, pero justo.