fiscalía
“fiscalía” means “prosecutor's office” in Spanish (the governmental institution).
prosecutor's office, District Attorney's Office
Also: public prosecutor's department
📝 In Action
La fiscalía presentó pruebas contundentes contra el acusado.
B2The prosecutor's office presented compelling evidence against the accused.
El caso fue transferido a la Fiscalía General.
B2The case was transferred to the Attorney General's Office.
Trabaja en la fiscalía investigando crímenes financieros.
C1She works in the District Attorney's office investigating financial crimes.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "fiscalía" in Spanish:
prosecutor's office→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: fiscalía
Question 1 of 1
If you read that 'la fiscalía' has issued a warrant, what kind of organization are we talking about?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Spanish word 'fiscal' (prosecutor/tax official) combined with the common suffix '-ía', which often denotes an office, place, or jurisdiction. 'Fiscal' itself traces back to the Latin word 'fiscus', which meant 'basket' or 'treasury,' originally referring to the public funds of the Roman Empire.
First recorded: 18th century (in its modern legal sense)
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'la fiscalía' and 'el juzgado'?
The 'fiscalía' is the office that investigates crimes and argues the case against the accused (the prosecution). 'El juzgado' (the court) is the physical place and the judge's office where the trial takes place and the ultimate decision is made.
Does 'fiscalía' always relate to crime?
While most commonly associated with criminal investigation, 'fiscalía' broadly refers to the state's legal representation. In some specialized uses, it can refer to an office dealing with tax or financial oversight on behalf of the government, though the criminal prosecution meaning is far more typical.