Spanish word

jurista

Pronunciation

IPA/xuˈɾista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)jurist

Example

Mi hermana trabaja como jurista.

My sister is employed as a jurist.

Illustration for jurista (jurist)

More examples

Para resolver el problema, decidieron contratar a un jurista.

To solve the problem, they decided to hire a jurist.

Core concept

Expert in legal theory and systems.

Common phrases

  • contratar a un jurista

    hire a jurist

  • acudir a un jurista

    consult a jurist

Similar words

abogado: Represents and defends clients in disputes and negotiations, acting as an advocate in court.
juez: Evaluates evidence and applies the law in court to decide cases and pronounce judgment.
notario: Drafts and authenticates official documents, certifying signatures and legal formalities.
fiscal: Investigates criminal acts and brings charges, prosecuting cases on behalf of the state.

Definition in Spanish

Persona especializada en estudios jurídicos que investiga, enseña o asesora sobre principios y sistemas del derecho.

Word origin

Derived from Latin ius 'law' and the suffix -ista meaning 'specialist', adopted through medieval Latin into modern Spanish to denote a legal specialist.

Usage tips

  • A close cognate of English jurist that is easy to recognize, but in Spanish it often stresses scholarly or advisory work rather than courtroom practice, for which abogado is more natural.

Other meanings

  • legal scholarnoun
  • legal expertnoun

Opposites

  • profanolaypersonnoun

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