English–Spanish
“defendant” in Spanish
How to say “defendant” in Spanish
“Defendant” in Spanish is acusado.
Person formally charged in a legal proceeding.
Example sentences with acusado
El abogado del acusado presentó documentos al juez.
The defendant's lawyer presented documents to the judge.
Tips for using acusado
- Commonly used in court reports and the press as el acusado, while everyday conversation often expresses the idea with verb phrases like lo acusaron.
Other Spanish words for “defendant”
¿Quién es el inculpado en este caso?
Who is the defendant in this case?