dictate

US /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
UK /ˈdɪk.teɪt/
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1.

dictar

to say words aloud for someone else to write down

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She will dictate the letter to her assistant.
Ella va a dictar la carta a su asistente.
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The lawyer began to dictate his notes.
El abogado comenzó a dictar sus notas.
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2.

dictar, imponer

to lay down authoritatively; prescribe

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The government will dictate new policies.
El gobierno va a dictar nuevas políticas.
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He doesn't like others to dictate his choices.
No le gusta que otros dicten sus elecciones.
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