jueces
“jueces” means “judges” in Spanish (legal professionals).
judges
Also: referees
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Los jueces emitirán su fallo sobre el caso mañana.
B1The judges will issue their ruling on the case tomorrow.
Necesitamos más jueces en la corte para acelerar los juicios.
A2We need more judges in the court to speed up the trials.
El panel de jueces dio una puntuación perfecta a la gimnasta.
B2The panel of judges gave the gymnast a perfect score.
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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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Comes directly from the Latin word *iudex*, meaning 'judge' or 'one who pronounces the law.' This root gave rise to the singular form 'juez' in Spanish.
First recorded: 10th century
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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.