dictar
/diɡˈtaɾ/ · B2 · verb
to give
🗣️📝 dictar ≈ dictate: same Latin root dictare, to say often or prescribe
Spanish dictar and English dictate both come from Latin dictare, meaning to say repeatedly or prescribe. Spanish extends it to delivering a lecture (dictar una conferencia), pronouncing a ruling (dictar sentencia), or giving a class.