How do you say "Has declared a gag order," in Mexican Spanish?

"Has declared a gag order," in Mexican Spanish is "Ha decretado secreto de sumario,". This phrase is commonly used in Mexico.

What does "Ha decretado secreto de sumario," mean in English?

"Ha decretado secreto de sumario," means "Has declared a gag order," in English. Usage tip: 'Secreto de sumario' is a legal term, very specific to judicial privacy in cases.

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How to Say ‘Has declared a gag order,’ in Mexican Spanish

Ha decretado secreto de sumario,

ah deh-kreh-TAH-doh seh-KREH-toh day soo-MAH-ree-oh

[ah deh-kreh-TAH-doh seh-KREH-toh day soo-MAH-ree-oh]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Secreto de sumario' is a legal term, very specific to judicial privacy in cases.

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Phrase Breakdown

[ah]

Has

Used to indicate an action completed by a single subject in the present perfect tense.

Example

Ha terminado su almuerzo.

He has finished his lunch.

decretado

[deh-kreh-TAH-doh]

decreed

To announce a formal order or decision.

Example

Ha decretado un día de fiesta.

He has decreed a day of holiday.

secreto

[seh-KREH-toh]

secret

Something that is meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

Example

Ha decretado secreto en el caso.

A secret has been decreed in the case.

[day]

Used to indicate relationships or origin.

Example

Parte de un todo.

Part of a whole.

sumario

[soo-MAH-ree-oh]

brief

A summary of a legal document or court proceeding.

Example

Secreto de sumario para proteger información.

Brief secret to protect information.

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