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A colorful storybook illustration showing two judges wearing black robes and white collars, seated behind a large wooden bench. Each judge holds a wooden gavel.

jueces

HWEH-sehs

nounmB1
judges?legal professionals
Also:referees?sports context (less common than 'árbitros')

📝 In Action

Los jueces emitirán su fallo sobre el caso mañana.

B1

The judges will issue their ruling on the case tomorrow.

Necesitamos más jueces en la corte para acelerar los juicios.

A2

We need more judges in the court to speed up the trials.

El panel de jueces dio una puntuación perfecta a la gimnasta.

B2

The panel of judges gave the gymnast a perfect score.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • magistrados (magistrates)
  • árbitros (referees/arbitrators)

Common Collocations

  • el panel de jueces – the panel of judges
  • nombrar jueces – to appoint judges

💡 Grammar Points

Making Plurals from -Z

This word is the plural of 'juez.' When a Spanish word ends in 'z,' you change the 'z' to 'c' and add 'es' to make it plural (e.g., 'pez' becomes 'peces').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Pronunciation of J

Mistake: "Pronouncing the 'j' sound like the soft 'j' in English (as in 'jeep')."

Correction: The 'j' in Spanish is a strong, guttural 'h' sound, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Referring to Mixed Groups

Even if the group includes female judges, 'jueces' is the standard, neutral way to refer to the group. Use 'juezas' only if you are referring exclusively to women.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: jueces

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish word means 'the judges' and is used as the general plural form?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'jueces' masculine or feminine?

It is grammatically masculine plural, meaning it refers to multiple judges. It can refer to a group of men, a group of women, or a mixed-gender group.