"Dictamen forense" is commonly used in the field of law and refers to a forensic report or opinion provided by an expert in a legal case. It is more frequently used in written contexts, such as legal documents, reports, and court proceedings.
Example Sentences
El dictamen forense confirmó la causa de la muerte como un accidente automovilístico.
The forensic report confirmed the cause of death as a car accident.
El juez tomó en consideración el dictamen forense al dictar la sentencia.
The judge took into consideration the forensic opinion when issuing the sentence.
Idiomatic Expressions
In Spanish, "dictamen forense" is not typically part of idiomatic expressions. However, here are a few examples of idiomatic expressions related to law:
Buscar en los registros de antecedentes penales
To check the criminal records
Estar bajo fianza
To be out on bail
Alzar acta
To draw up a record
Etymology
Dictamen: From Latin "dictare" (to dictate, to command).
Forense: From Latin "foris" (outside), related to the idea of something that pertains to matters outside the normal civil life.