What does decreto in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word decreto in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use decreto in Spanish.

The word decreto in Spanish means decree, order, rule, executive order, executive decree, legislative decree, decree-law, decree-law, royal decree. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word decreto

decree

nombre masculino (norma legal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Van a publicar un nuevo decreto regulando los horarios comerciales.
A new decree is going to be issued regulating business hours.

order

verbo transitivo (ordenar por escrito)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Se decretó el cierre del local.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The president ordered that all citizens must pay higher taxes.

rule

verbo transitivo (Derecho (decidir) (law)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Hay que decretar inmediatamente cómo regular la actividad.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The inspector ruled the house safe for habitation.

executive order, executive decree

nombre masculino (decreto legislativo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Es un decreto ejecutivo que debemos respetar.

legislative decree

(documento para legislar)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

decree-law

locución nominal masculina (decreto con rango de ley)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El Ejecutivo anunció hoy un nuevo decreto ley que prohíbe la venta y el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas por un mes.
The government issued a new decree-law today banning the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for a month.

decree-law

nombre masculino (ley por decreto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

royal decree

nombre masculino (norma jurídica)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Un real decreto es de observancia obligatoria en una monarquía.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The King of Spain issued a royal decree to the colonies.

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