How to Say ‘Although the judge declared secrecy,’ in Spain Spanish
Aunque el juez ha decretado secreto de sumario,
Aun-que el jue-z ha de-cre-ta-do se-cre-to de su-ma-rio
[Aun-que el jue-z ha de-cre-ta-do se-cre-to de su-ma-rio]
💬 Usage Tip: Notice how 'decretado' is formal legal language, enhancing tension.
🇪🇸 In Spain: Spanish judicial processes often act as plot devices in dramatic series.
Phrase Breakdown
Aunque el juez ha decretado
Aun-que el jue-z ha de-cre-ta-do
Words in this phrase
Aunque
[Aun-que]
Although
Used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea.
Aunque intentaron evitarlo, sucedió.
Although they tried to prevent it, it happened.
el
[el]
the
Denotes a particular item or person previously mentioned.
El sol brilla intensamente.
The sun shines brightly.
juez
[jue-z]
judge
An official appointed to ensure justice is upheld in court.
El juez dictó la sentencia.
The judge issued the sentence.
ha
[ha]
has
The auxiliary verb used in present perfect constructions.
Ha visto la verdad.
He has seen the truth.
decretado
[de-cre-ta-do]
decreed
To officially order something with authority.
El presidente ha decretado un día festivo.
The president has decreed a holiday.
Secreto de sumario,
se-cre-to de su-ma-rio
Words in this phrase
secreto
[se-cre-to]
secret
Something meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
El proyecto quedó en secreto hasta hoy.
The project was kept secret until today.
de
[de]
of
Used to show possession, origin, or association.
El color de la pared es azul.
The color of the wall is blue.
sumario
[su-ma-rio]
summation
The process of summing up or the conclusion of a legal point.
El abogado presentó un sumario detallado.
The lawyer submitted a detailed summation.
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