Spanish word

jurídico

Pronunciation

IPA/xuˈɾiðiko/

Meaning

  • adjectivelegal

Example

Necesito asesoría jurídica.

I need legal advice.

Illustration for jurídico (legal)

More examples

Creo que tengo un problema jurídico con este contrato.

I think I have a legal issue with this contract.

Core concept

Legal sphere of rights and obligations.

Common phrases

  • problema jurídico

    legal issue

  • caso jurídico

    legal case

  • situación jurídica

    legal situation

Similar words

legal: Having to do with laws, statutes, and official legal rules.
legítimo: Regarded as rightful or justified by societal or institutional norms.
lícito: Lawful because allowed by law; conduct that the law permits.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece al ámbito del derecho y tiene carácter legal o formal.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin iūridicus (iūs/iūris 'law' + -dicus 'relating to'), passing through medieval Latin into Spanish to mean relating to law.

Usage tips

  • Jurídico is broader than judicial; judicial refers specifically to courts and court procedures, while jurídico applies to legal or formal matters in general.

Other meanings

  • judicialadjective

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