Spanish word

juzgado

Pronunciation

IPA/xuθˈɣaðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncourt

Example

Mañana tengo que ir al juzgado.

Tomorrow I have to go to court.

Illustration for juzgado (court)

More examples

El caso ya está en el juzgado y habrá audiencia pronto.

The case is already in court and there will be a hearing soon.

Core concept

A courthouse where judges hold hearings and decide legal disputes.

Common phrases

  • el juzgado más cercano

    the nearest court

  • caso en el juzgado

    case in court

Similar words

tribunal: Public body of judges or magistrates that hears and rules on legal disputes.
corte: High or supreme court serving as the top judicial authority for appeals.
audiencia: Formal hearing in which testimony and evidence are presented and examined.
fiscalía: Public prosecutor's office that investigates crimes and brings criminal charges.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar institucional donde se celebran audiencias y se resuelven litigios por autoridad judicial.

Word origin

From the past participle of Spanish juzgar 'to judge', ultimately from Latin iudicāre 'to judge', so juzgado names the institution that carries out judicial hearings and decisions.

Usage tips

  • When someone says Tengo cita en el juzgado it normally means a scheduled legal appointment or hearing rather than a casual visit.

Other meanings

  • courtroomnoun

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