tribunal
“tribunal” means “court” in Spanish (judicial body or institution).
court, tribunal
Also: judicial panel, bench
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El tribunal falló a favor del demandante.
B1The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Mañana comparecerá ante el tribunal supremo.
B2Tomorrow he will appear before the supreme court.
Se estableció un tribunal de arbitraje para resolver la disputa.
C1An arbitration tribunal was established to resolve the dispute.
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Which word best completes the sentence: 'El ______ dictó sentencia después de una semana de deliberaciones.'
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Latin word *tribunalis*, which originally referred to the elevated platform or seat where a *tribunus* (a Roman magistrate or official) sat to administer justice. Over time, the word came to mean the place, and then the body of officials, itself.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'tribunal' and 'juzgado'?
Both relate to courts, but 'tribunal' usually refers to a higher court, a specialized panel (like a constitutional court), or the collective body of judges. 'Juzgado' typically means a lower court or the physical building where the court sessions happen.
¿Es 'tribunal' un lugar o un grupo de personas?
It can be both! While it refers to the institution or the building (the place), it most often emphasizes the group of people—the judges or judicial panel—who make the official decisions.