forenses
“forenses” means “forensic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
forensic
Also: legal
📝 In Action
La policía está esperando los resultados de las pruebas forenses.
B2The police are waiting for the forensic test results.
El análisis de las huellas forenses tomó varias horas.
C1The analysis of the forensic prints took several hours.
forensic experts
Also: medical examiners, coroners
📝 In Action
Los forenses examinaron la escena del crimen con cuidado.
B2The forensic experts carefully examined the crime scene.
Llamaron a las forenses para identificar los restos.
B2They called the (female) medical examiners to identify the remains.
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From the Latin word 'forensis,' which describes things belonging to the 'forum.' In Ancient Rome, the forum was the public marketplace where legal trials and public business took place.
First recorded: 18th century (in its modern scientific sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'forenses' always refer to dead bodies?
No. While it often refers to medical examiners who perform autopsies, it broadly refers to any science applied to the law, such as analyzing handwriting, fingerprints, or computer data.
How do I make the singular form of this word?
Just remove the 's' at the end to get 'forense'.