dictó

Dictó is a Spanish verb meaning "he/she/it dictated." It is the preterite indicative third-person singular form of the verb dictar. The verb dictar can have several meanings, including to dictate, to prescribe, or to decree. Therefore, "dictó" can be used in sentences to describe an action of dictation, prescription, or decree carried out by a singular subject in the past.

For example, in the context of writing, "El profesor dictó el texto a la clase" translates to "The professor dictated the text to the class." In a medical context, "El médico dictó una receta" means "The doctor prescribed a prescription." Politically, "El rey dictó una nueva ley" translates to "The king decreed a new law." The specific meaning of "dictó" is determined by the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence in which it appears. Its grammatical function is to convey a completed action of dictation, prescription, or decree performed by a third-person singular subject.