decretarverb
Decretar means to decree or to decree officially in English. It is a verb, and you will see it as decretó, decreta and decretaron.
- to decree
- to decree officially
El rey va a decretar una nueva ley.
The king is going to decree a new law.
El gobierno puede decretar nuevas reglas.
The government can decree new rules.
La maestra no puede decretar silencio en clase.
The teacher cannot order silence in class.
El presidente decidió decretar el estado de emergencia.
The president decided to decree a state of emergency.
Common forms
| Form | Reading | Tense |
|---|---|---|
| decretó | he, she, it | Preterite |
| decreta | he, she, it | Present |
| decretaron | they | Preterite |
| decrete | he, she, it | Present subjunctive |
| decretara | he, she, it | Past subjunctive |
| decretando | Gerund | |
| decretan | they | Present |
| decretará | he, she, it | Future |
| decretaba | he, she, it | Imperfect |
| decretamos | we | Present or preterite |
| decretase | he, she, it | Past subjunctive |