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juez

hwehs/xweθ/ (Spain) or /xwɛs/ (Americas)

judge

Also: magistrate
NounmB1
Mexico
A serious person wearing a black robe sitting behind a large wooden bench in a simplified courtroom setting, holding a wooden gavel in one hand, symbolizing a legal official.

📝 In Action

El juez dictó sentencia después de escuchar todas las pruebas.

B1

The judge handed down the sentence after hearing all the evidence.

Necesitamos un juez imparcial para resolver este conflicto.

B2

We need an impartial judge to resolve this conflict.

Mi hermana quiere estudiar derecho para ser jueza en el futuro.

A2

My sister wants to study law to be a judge in the future.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • magistrado (magistrate)
  • árbitro (arbiter (general context))

Common Collocations

  • juez de paz – justice of the peace
  • juez instructor – investigating judge

judge

Also: umpire, referee
NounmB1
A person in everyday clothes sitting at a table, holding a clipboard and a pen, intently watching an unseen event to score it, representing a competition judge.

📝 In Action

Los jueces de patinaje le dieron una puntuación perfecta.

B1

The skating judges gave him a perfect score.

Faltó un juez y la competencia se retrasó.

A2

One judge was missing and the competition was delayed.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • árbitro (referee, umpire)
  • evaluador (evaluator)

Common Collocations

  • mesa de jueces – judges' panel
  • juez de línea – linesman (umpire)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "juez" in Spanish:

judge→magistrate→referee→umpire→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: juez

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'juez'?

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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes directly from the Latin word *iudex*, meaning 'one who points out the law' or 'judge.' It has been part of Spanish since its earliest forms, demonstrating the long tradition of legal systems in the language.

First recorded: 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: giudiceFrench: jugePortuguese: juiz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'juez' the same as 'abogado' (lawyer)?

'No, they are different roles. The 'juez' (judge) is the legal authority who presides over the court and decides the case. The 'abogado' (lawyer) represents a person (the client) in court.

How do I make 'juez' plural?

To make 'juez' plural, you add '-ces', making it 'jueces'. Note that the accent mark disappears because the stress naturally falls on the second syllable: ju-E-ces.