How to Say ‘Although the judge declared secrecy,’ in Mexican Spanish
Aunque el juez ha decretado secreto de sumario,
ow-EN-keh ehl hwehs ah deh-kreh-TAH-doh seh-KREH-toh day soo-MAH-ree-oh
[ow-EN-keh ehl hwehs ah deh-kreh-TAH-doh seh-KREH-toh day soo-MAH-ree-oh]
💬 Usage Tip: A complex sentence showing the use of 'aunque' to set up contrasts.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Secrecy in legal cases adds tension, a common dramatic element in series plotting.
Phrase Breakdown
Aunque el juez
ow-EN-keh ehl hwehs
Words in this phrase
Aunque
[ow-EN-keh]
Although
Used to introduce a subordinate clause expressing a contradictory or opposing idea.
Aunque está lloviendo, salimos a correr.
Although it is raining, we go for a run.
el
[ehl]
the
Determines a specific object or subject previously mentioned.
El vaso está vacío.
The glass is empty.
juez
[hwehs]
judge
One who presides over court proceedings.
El juez dictó la sentencia.
The judge gave the sentence.
Ha decretado secreto de sumario,
ah deh-kreh-TAH-doh seh-KREH-toh day soo-MAH-ree-oh
Words in this phrase
ha
[ah]
has
Denotes present perfect tense actions finished recently.
Ha comprado un coche nuevo.
He has bought a new car.
decretado
[deh-kreh-TAH-doh]
decreed
To officially order or decide something.
Han decretado una nueva ley.
They have decreed a new law.
secreto
[seh-KREH-toh]
secret
Adjective describing something confidential or hidden.
Es un secreto bien guardado.
It is a well-kept secret.
de
[day]
of
Used to specify relationships or connections.
Un bistec de ternera.
A beef steak.
sumario
[soo-MAH-ree-oh]
brief
A summarized legal text or order.
El sumario se mantuvo en secreto por seguridad.
The brief was kept secret for security.
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