veredicto
nounCEFR B2
What does “veredicto” mean in English?
1.verdict — the decision made by a jury or judge; also a general judgement
verdict — the decision made by a jury or judge; also a general judgement (el veredicto del jurado; emitir/dictar un veredicto)
2.verdict — an authoritative or judicial judgement; 'veredicto de culpabilidad/inocencia'; also critical or popular verdict
Example sentences
El veredicto del jurado sorprendió a los observadores, ya que la mayoría esperaba una condena más severa.
The jury's verdict surprised observers, as most had expected a harsher sentence.
El veredicto de la historia sobre su gobierno dependerá de cómo evolucionen las reformas iniciadas.
The verdict of history on his government will depend on how the reforms he initiated develop.
El tribunal emitió un veredicto de culpabilidad por unanimidad tras tres días de deliberaciones.
The court delivered a unanimous verdict of guilt after three days of deliberations.
How to use it
El veredicto (noun, masculine) means 'verdict' — the decision made by a jury or judge, or a general judgement. Core B2 collocations: el veredicto del jurado/del juez; emitir/dictar/pronunciar un veredicto; veredicto de culpabilidad/inocencia; el veredicto popular; el veredicto de la historia. The verb is veredictar (rare). Distinguish from sentencia (sentence — the punishment assigned), resolución (ruling — administrative/judicial), and fallo (ruling — judicial term).
Common mistake
Veredicto vs. sentencia: in Spain, veredicto is the jury's finding (guilty/not guilty); sentencia is the judge's full ruling including the sentence. 'Not guilty verdict' = veredicto de inocencia/absolución. 'The jury is still out' = el jurado aún delibera / el jurado todavía no ha decidido.