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How to Say "courthouse" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “courthouse” is “juzgado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the building where legal trials happen
A grand, symmetrical stone building with tall columns and a wide set of stairs leading to the entrance, representing a courthouse.

Examples

Tuvimos que ir al juzgado para presentar la demanda.

We had to go to the courthouse to file the lawsuit.

El juzgado emitió una orden de arresto contra el sospechoso.

The court issued an arrest warrant against the suspect.

Masculine Noun

Remember that 'juzgado' is always masculine, so you use 'el juzgado' or 'un juzgado'.

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