What does "decretar" mean in English?

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Spanish

decretar

English

decree

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Alternative translations of "decretar"

order
enact
proclaim
issue

Examples of how to use "decretar" in Spanish

Spanish
Decretaron el estado de alarma.
English
They declared a state of alarm.
Spanish
El gobierno decreta nuevas normas hoy.
English
The government announces new rules today.
Spanish
Ayer decretaron el estado de emergencia.
English
Yesterday they declared a state of emergency.
Spanish
El alcalde decretaba el toque de queda.
English
The mayor was imposing a curfew.
Spanish
Mañana decretará medidas importantes.
English
Tomorrow he will announce important measures.

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Decretaron el estado de alarma.

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