juicio
/HWEE-see-oh/
trial
Illustrating 'juicio' meaning 'trial' (legal proceeding), symbolized by the judge's gavel.
📝 In Action
El juicio comenzará el próximo lunes.
B1The trial will begin next Monday.
Fue llamado como testigo en el juicio.
B2He was called as a witness in the trial.
La empresa enfrenta un juicio por discriminación.
B2The company is facing a lawsuit for discrimination.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
When you hear 'juicio' in the news or a crime show, it almost always means 'trial'. Look for other legal words like 'abogado' (lawyer) or 'juez' (judge) nearby.
This image represents 'juicio' as a 'judgment' or opinion formed after weighing information.
juicio(Noun)
judgment
?an opinion or conclusion
opinion
?a personal view
,assessment
?an evaluation
📝 In Action
A mi juicio, esta es la mejor solución.
B1In my judgment, this is the best solution.
No emitas un juicio sin conocer todos los hechos.
B2Don't pass judgment without knowing all the facts.
Su juicio sobre la situación fue muy acertado.
C1His assessment of the situation was very accurate.
💡 Grammar Points
The Phrase 'a mi juicio'
Think of 'a mi juicio' as a slightly more formal or thoughtful way to say 'en mi opinión' (in my opinion). It's a great set phrase to make your Spanish sound more advanced.
Depicting 'juicio' as 'good sense' or the ability to make wise decisions, symbolized by the owl.
juicio(Noun)
good sense
?the ability to make good decisions
sanity
?mental soundness
,reason
?the power of the mind to think and understand
,sound judgment
?wisdom in decision-making
📝 In Action
Es una persona con mucho juicio y experiencia.
B2She is a person with a lot of good sense and experience.
¡Actúa con juicio! No seas impulsivo.
B2Use your head! Don't be impulsive.
Después de tanto estrés, casi pierdo el juicio.
C1After so much stress, I almost lost my mind.
⭐ Usage Tips
From Opinion to Sanity
Notice the connection: Having an 'opinion' (juicio) comes from your mind. This meaning takes that idea a step further to mean having a 'sound mind' or 'good sense' (juicio).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: juicio
Question 1 of 2
If your friend is about to do something reckless and you say, '¡Por favor, actúa con juicio!', what are you asking them to do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'a mi juicio' and 'en mi opinión'?
They are very similar and you can often use them interchangeably to mean 'in my opinion'. However, 'a mi juicio' can sound a little more formal and suggests that you've given the matter some thought, as if you've passed 'judgment' on it. 'En mi opinión' is a bit more of a direct, everyday equivalent to 'I think...'.
Is 'perder el juicio' a common phrase?
Yes, it's a very common and colorful idiom! It means 'to lose one's mind' or 'to go crazy'. You can use it seriously if someone is under extreme stress, or more humorously, like 'Voy a perder el juicio con tanto ruido' (I'm going to go crazy with all this noise).