Spanish Conversation · Level 16
90 words
Spanish word
jurado
Pronunciation
IPA/xuˈɾaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounjury
Example
El jurado llegó a un veredicto.
The jury reached a verdict.
More examples
La invitaron a ser jurado en el concurso local.
They invited her to serve on the jury at the local contest.
Core concept
A panel of people charged with evaluating entries and deciding the outcome in a trial or contest.
Common phrases
ser miembro del jurado
serve as a member of the jury
formar parte del jurado
serve on the jury
Similar words
juez: Single courtroom official who interprets law and hands down the court's decision.
tribunal: State-recognized court where judges hear cases and render legally binding decisions.
comité: Designated committee of a few members that meets to debate issues and reach decisions.
panel: Expert panel assembled to share views and evaluate works in a review or discussion.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de personas encargadas de valorar y decidir el resultado en un concurso, certamen o juicio.
Word origin
The Spanish word derives from Latin juratus 'one who is sworn', from jurare 'to swear', originally naming a sworn judge and now the collective body that decides outcomes.
Usage tips
- In Spanish jurado commonly denotes the whole panel and takes a singular verb (El jurado decide), while a single member is usually called miembro del jurado.
Other meanings
- jurornoun
- panel membernoun
Opposites
- acusadodefendantnoun
Related words
- juramentooathnoun
- juramentadoswornadjective