estrado
“estrado” means “bench” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bench, tribunal
Also: court dais
📝 In Action
El abogado se dirigió directamente al juez, que estaba sentado en el estrado.
B2The lawyer addressed the judge directly, who was seated on the bench.
Todos los ojos estaban fijos en el estrado esperando la sentencia.
C1All eyes were fixed on the court dais awaiting the sentence.
platform, dais
Also: rostrum
📝 In Action
El director dio su discurso desde un pequeño estrado en el centro del salón.
B1The director gave his speech from a small platform in the center of the hall.
Colocaron el micrófono sobre el estrado antes de la conferencia.
B2They placed the microphone on the dais before the conference.
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Quick Quiz: estrado
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Which of these objects would you find on the 'estrado' in a modern courtroom?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *stratum*, which meant 'something spread out' or 'pavement.' Over time, it referred to a floor covering (like a mat) and eventually to the raised area that was often covered by these mats, evolving into the formal platform we know today.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'estrado' and 'escenario'?
'Escenario' is the general word for a large stage, like the one used for a theater performance or concert. 'Estrado' is usually a smaller, more formal raised platform, often specifically for speaking, presenting, or for judicial figures.
Can 'estrado' refer to the witness stand?
No, typically 'estrado' refers to the judge's bench or the general dais for the court officials. The witness stand is usually called 'el banquillo de los testigos' or 'el estrado de los testigos' (less common, but specific).