tribunales
“tribunales” means “courts” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
courts
Also: law courts
📝 In Action
El caso llegará a los tribunales el próximo mes.
B1The case will reach the courts next month.
Los tribunales de justicia deben ser imparciales.
B2The courts of justice must be impartial.
panels
Also: examination boards
📝 In Action
Los tribunales de las oposiciones son muy estrictos.
C1The panels for the civil service exams are very strict.
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Quick Quiz: tribunales
Question 1 of 2
If a lawyer says 'Mañana tengo tribunales', what do they mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'tribunal', which was the raised platform where a 'tribunus' (a high-ranking Roman official) sat to judge cases.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'tribunales' the same as 'corte'?
Yes, they are often used interchangeably, but 'tribunales' is more common in Spain for the general court system, while 'Corte' is often used for high-level institutions like the Supreme Court (Corte Suprema).
Can I use 'tribunales' for a jury in a movie?
Not exactly. A jury is 'el jurado'. 'Los tribunales' refers to the whole institution or the group of professional judges.