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to dictate
01
dictar
to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way
Transitive: to dictate sth
Ejemplos
The manager dictated a set of guidelines for the project.
El gerente dictó un conjunto de pautas para el proyecto.
The supervisor dictates daily tasks to the team.
El supervisor dicta las tareas diarias al equipo.
02
dictar
to say or recite aloud for the purpose of transcription by someone or recording by a machine
Transitive: to dictate a document or content
Ejemplos
The CEO dictated a letter to her secretary, outlining the company's new policies.
El CEO dictó una carta a su secretaria, describiendo las nuevas políticas de la empresa.
The author dictated his latest manuscript to a typist to speed up the writing process.
El autor dictó su último manuscrito a un mecanógrafo para acelerar el proceso de escritura.
03
dictar, imponer
to behave in a domineering or tyrannical manner
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The ruler continued to dictate, oblivious to the suffering and discontent of his people.
El gobernante continuó dictando, ajeno al sufrimiento y descontento de su pueblo.
Instead of collaborating with her team, she preferred to dictate, leading to resentment among her colleagues.
En lugar de colaborar con su equipo, prefirió dictar, lo que llevó al resentimiento entre sus colegas.
04
dictar, imponer
to control or decide how something should happen or be done
Ejemplos
This situation will dictate how people react.
Esta situación dictará cómo reaccionará la gente.
Money dictated his decision last week.
El dinero dictó su decisión la semana pasada.
Dictate
01
a principle or guideline that directs action or behavior
Ejemplos
Honesty is a fundamental dictate in her work.
Safety dictates require protective gear in the laboratory.
02
mandato
an authoritative order or command that must be followed
Ejemplos
The manager issued a dictate on office procedures.
Military dictates are strictly enforced.
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