What is the Spanish word for "dictation"?

Learn how to say "dictation" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dictation

Spanish

dictado

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Alternative translations of "dictation"

dictamen
dictadura

Examples of how to use "dictation" in Spanish

English
The teacher gave a short dictation.
Spanish
El profesor dio una dictado breve.
English
The teacher gave a short dictation today.
Spanish
El profesor dio una dictado breve hoy.
English
I practiced my spelling with a dictation.
Spanish
Practiqué mi ortografía con una dictado.
English
Please write down the dictation slowly.
Spanish
Por favor, escribe la dictado lentamente.
English
Her dictation helped improve his handwriting.
Spanish
Su dictado ayudó a mejorar su letra.

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